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What is produced when hydrogen nuclei undergo fusion?
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Topic
Nuclear fission and fusion
Question
- A. Helium
- B. Uranium
- C. Plutonium
- D. Carbon
Answer
Helium
Explanation
When hydrogen nuclei fuse, they typically form helium as a product of the fusion process.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Fusion Definition
Students often confuse nuclear fusion with nuclear fission, thinking both involve splitting nuclei.
Remember that nuclear fusion is specifically the joining of two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, while fission is the splitting of a large unstable nucleus.
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