To produce energy by fusion of two nuclei, the nuclei must:
A) have at least several thousand electron volts of kinetic energy
B) both be above iron in mass number
C) have more neutrons than protons
D) be unstable
E) be magic number nuclei

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For fusion to occur, the nuclei must overcome the electrostatic repulsion between them, which requires them to have high kinetic energy, typically in the range of several thousand electron volts (eV). This energy allows the nuclei to come close enough for the strong nuclear force to bind them together, releasing energy in the process.

To Produce Energy by Fusion of Two Nuclei, the Nuclei