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What happens in nuclear fusion?

A.
Neutrons strike an atom and split it into multiple smaller particles.
B.
Atoms and subatomic particles combine and release a large amount of energy.
C.
Neutrons turn into protons in a process known as transmutation.
D.
A large atom releases a helium nucleus in a process known as alpha decay.

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The answer is (B) hope you get a 100
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Answer: The correct answer is Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are two types of nuclear reactions:

  1. Nuclear fission reaction: This is defined as the reaction in which a heavier nuclei splits into two or more smaller nuclei with release of energy.
  2. Nuclear fusion reaction: This is defined as the reaction in which two or more smaller nuclei combines to form a heavier nuclei and releases a huge amount of energy.

From the given options, the correct answer is Option B.

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