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Question 6 • Physics I

Which is a product of nuclear fusion?

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

Explanation

In nuclear fusion, two or more light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus. The resulting nucleus therefore has a greater mass number than either starting nucleus. Choice B describes this product; splitting into smaller nuclei is fission, not fusion.

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