Which describes nuclear fusion?(1 point)

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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, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms

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

Answer 1

The correct description of nuclear fusion is:

starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom.

This process typically involves light nuclei, such as hydrogen isotopes, fusing together under extreme conditions to form a heavier nucleus, like helium, and releasing a significant amount of energy in the process.