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Combining of two light nuclei of low mass to produce a heavy nucleus is called ___________(a) Nuclear fusion(b) Nuclear fission(c) Spontaneous fission(d) Double beta decayThe question was posed to me during an online interview.The query is from Nuclear Fission & Nuclear Fusion topic in portion Nuclear Power Plant of Energy Engineering

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Correct ANSWER is (a) NUCLEAR fusion

Easiest explanation: Nuclear fusion is the process which involves fusion of two light nuclei of low mass to PRODUCE a heavy nucleus which results in decrease of mass and RELEASE of enormous amount of energy. All ATOMIC bombs prefer nuclear fission process.



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