Question
which describes nuclear fusion?
a. starts when two atoms slam together, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
b. starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom
c. starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing two atoms to form one, heavier atom
d. starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
a. starts when two atoms slam together, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
b. starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom
c. starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing two atoms to form one, heavier atom
d. starts when a neutron slams into an atom, causing the larger atom to split into two smaller atoms
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct description of nuclear fusion is:
**b. starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom.**
Nuclear fusion involves the combining of light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process. This is different from nuclear fission, which is the splitting of a heavier nucleus into two smaller nuclei.
**b. starts when two atoms slam together to form one, heavier atom.**
Nuclear fusion involves the combining of light atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process. This is different from nuclear fission, which is the splitting of a heavier nucleus into two smaller nuclei.