AIPMT PRELIMS2011Physics-Nuclear Physics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2011 Physics Nuclear Fusion MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
Fusion reaction takes place at high temperature because
A
Molecules break up at high temperature
B
Nuclei break up at high temperature
C
Atoms get ionised at high temperature
D
Kinetic energy is high enough to overcome the coulomb repulsion between nuclei
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
High temperatures provide the kinetic energy needed to overcome the electrostatic repulsion between positively charged nuclei, allowing them to fuse.
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