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Nuclear fusion is possible
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsAIIMSAIIMS 2003
Options:
  • A only between light nuclei
  • B only between heavy nuclei
  • C between both light and heavy nuclei
  • D only between nuclei which are stable against $\beta$-decay.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: only between light nuclei
Nuclear fusion is possible only between light nuclei. The nuclear process of two light nuclei getting close enough to produce a larger nucleus is energetically favourable reaction.

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