In nuclear fusion, which of the following is true?

The nuclear forces take a back seat. The electrostatic forces are strong. The nuclear forces are dominated by electrostatic forces. The nuclear forces dominate the electrostatic force.

The nuclear forces dominate the electrostatic force.

In a fusion reaction, the two nuclei cross a barrier height to come close enough so as to get affected by the nuclear forces. The electrostatic forces are dominated by nuclear forces.