What is the name for the process when light nuclei join together to form heavier nuclei?
A) Nuclear Fission
B) Nuclear Fusion
C) Nuclear Decay
D) Nuclear Emission
Answer:
B) Nuclear Fusion
Explanation:
Nuclear fusion is the process in which two or more light nuclei come together to form a single, heavier nucleus. This process is responsible for the energy production in stars, including our Sun, where hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium nuclei through fusion reactions. Nuclear fusion is also the principle behind hydrogen bombs and holds great promise for clean and sustainable energy production on Earth through controlled fusion reactions.
