Nuclear Fusion Description

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Which statement correctly describes nuclear fusion?

A

It is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into lighter nuclei.
B

It involves the release of energy according to $E = mc^2$.
C

It is the primary energy source in current nuclear power plants.
D

It requires extremely low temperatures to occur.

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Recall the definition of nuclear fusion and contrast it with nuclear fission. Consider the energy changes involved and the conditions necessary for the process.

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It involves the release of energy according to $E = mc^2$.

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