At temperatures of ________ K, photons can split apart nuclei until only protons andneutrons are left in photodisintegration.
A)ten million
B)100 million
C)one billion
D)ten billion
E)one hundred billion

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Photodisintegration occurs at extremely high temperatures, typically above 10 billion Kelvin, which is the temperature range found in the cores of massive stars and during supernova explosions. Therefore, choice D of ten billion Kelvin is the most appropriate option.

At Temperatures of ________ K, Photons Can Split Apart Nuclei