Which of the following correctly describe nuclear fusion
when 2 or more atoms slam together to fuse and create a heavier element
happens in the nucleus of a star's atoms under high pressure & temperature
when an atom splits to release an extreme amount of energy
release a great amount of energy
The correct descriptions of nuclear fusion are:
1. When 2 or more atoms slam together to fuse and create a heavier element
2. Happens in the nucleus of a star's atoms under high pressure & temperature
3. Release a great amount of energy
The description "when an atom splits to release an extreme amount of energy" is referring to nuclear fission, which is a different process from nuclear fusion.