Which of the following is true regarding a nuclear fusion reaction ?

Options

A. A heavy nucleus breaks into two fragments by itself.
B. A light nucleus bombarded by thermal neutrons break up.
C. Two light nuclei combine to give a heavier nucleus and possible other products.
D. In fusion, two lighter nuclei combine to give a heavier nucleus and possibly other products.

Answer

D

Explanation

In fusion, two lighter nuclei combine to give a heavier nucleus and possibly other products.