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Assertion:Fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium nuclei is the source of energy of all stars.
Reason:In fusion heavier nuclei split to form lighter nuclei.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion .

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion .

C

If assertion is true but reason is false .

D

If both assertion and reason are false

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The correct Answer is:
C
In fusion lighter nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus . Fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium nuclei is the source of energy of all stars including our sun.
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