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Fission and Fusion

Question 5 • Crowley Credit Recovery Physics B

Which is a product of nuclear fusion?

Answer
A
a nucleus that has a greater mass number than the starting materials
B
two nuclei that are roughly half the mass of the starting materials
C
a nucleus that has the same atomic number as the starting materials
D
two nuclei that have greater atomic numbers than the starting materials

Explanation

Nuclear fusion joins two or more light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus. The product therefore has a greater mass number than either starting nucleus. Choice A describes this result; splitting into smaller nuclei would instead be fission.

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