Beyond the formation of iron, nuclear energy can be produced only by:
A)fusion of still heavier elements.
B)ionization of the radioactive nuclei.
C)fission of heavy nuclei back toward lighter ones.
D)gravity.
E)the dark force.

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Nuclear energy beyond the formation of iron can be produced through the fission of heavy nuclei, which involves splitting them into lighter ones. This process releases a significant amount of energy. Fusion of heavier elements beyond iron consumes energy rather than releasing it, making fission the viable option for energy production in this context.

Beyond the Formation of Iron, Nuclear Energy Can Be Produced