Which describes nuclear fusion?(1 point)
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starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing two atoms to form one, heavier atom
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing two atoms to form one, heavier atom
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom
starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom
starts when two atoms slam together, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom
The correct response is:
starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom.
The correct response is:
"starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom"
Nuclear fusion is a process that occurs in stars, where two atomic nuclei slam together with enough force to overcome their mutual repulsion and form one, heavier atom. This process releases a tremendous amount of energy and is responsible for the sun's energy production. While nuclear fusion is a highly complex phenomenon, the basic idea is that lighter atoms combine to form heavier ones, releasing energy in the process.