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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

Fusion reaction takes place at high temperature because

Options:

Atoms are ionised at high temperature

Molecules break-up at high temperature

Nuclei break-up at high temperature

Kinetic energy is high enough to overcome repulsion between nuclei

Correct Answer:

Kinetic energy is high enough to overcome repulsion between nuclei

Explanation:
Fusion reaction takes place at high temperature because kinetic energy is high enough to overcome repulsion between nuclei.