Question

Which statement about fusion is correct? Fusion creates radioactive waste. Fusion is the combining of small nuclei under extreme heat and pressure. Fusion is the splitting of atoms under extreme heat and pressure. Fusion is the splitting of a nucleus when it is bombarded by neutrons. NextReset

Answer 1

Answer: Option (b) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Fusion is a nuclear process in which two or more atomic nuclei combine together to form a bigger atomic nuclei.

Thus, the statement fusion is the combining of small nuclei under extreme heat and pressure is correct.

During this process large amount of heat is released.

For example,  the energy of sun is due to the fusion processes occurring inside it.

Answer 2

Answer choice 'B' is correct.

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