7
QuizMultiple Choice

Fission and Fusion

Question 7 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics B

What conditions are required for nuclear fusion?

Answer
A
high temperature and low pressure
B
high temperature and high pressure
C
low temperature and high pressure
D
low temperature and low pressure

Explanation

Nuclear fusion requires nuclei to get close enough for the strong nuclear force to bind them, despite their electrical repulsion. High temperature gives the nuclei enough kinetic energy, while high pressure helps keep them densely packed and colliding. Therefore, the correct choice is high temperature and high pressure.

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