NEET Physics Nuclear Fusion Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): Nuclear fusion in stars occurs naturally due to high temperature and pressure. | Reason (R): The Coulomb barrier in nuclear fusion is lower for particles with higher charges.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is true because high temperatures and pressures enable fusion in stars by providing energy to overcome the Coulomb barrier. The reason is false, as the Coulomb barrier is higher for particles with higher charges, not lower.
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