What is nuclear fusion?(1 point)

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A reaction that makes a new atom out of other atoms.
A reaction that makes a new atom out of other atoms.

A reaction that makes a new atom out of energy.
A reaction that makes a new atom out of energy.

A reaction that makes new atoms out of one larger atom.
A reaction that makes new atoms out of one larger atom.

A reaction that turns an atom into energy.

Answer 1

Nuclear fusion is best described as:

A reaction that makes a new atom out of other atoms.

In fusion, two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process.