Which of the following CORRECTLY describe Nuclear Fussion: (1 point)

Question

• happens in the nucleus of a star's atoms under high pressure & temperature
• when an atom splits to release an extreme amount of energy
• releases a great amount of energy
• when 2 or more atoms slam together to fuse and create a heavier element

Answer 1

The correct description of nuclear fusion is:

• When two or more atoms slam together to fuse and create a heavier element.