What is nuclear fusion?
A)an explosion caused by putting together two volatile chemicals
B)the process of splitting nuclei to produce energy
C)the process of turning matter into pure energy
D)the process of combining lightweight nuclei to make heavier nuclei
E)a process that only occurs in bombs

Question

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Nuclear fusion is the process of combining lightweight nuclei (such as hydrogen) to form heavier nuclei. This process produces energy and is the source of power for the sun and other stars.

(Note: Options A, B, C, and E are all incorrect as they describe processes that are either inaccurate or not related to nuclear fusion.)

What Is Nuclear Fusion