NEET Physics Nuclear Fusion MCQ Question
What is the primary requirement for nuclear fusion to occur between two positively charged nuclei?
They must come close enough to overcome coulomb repulsion.
They must be at room temperature.
They must be in a solid state.
They must have equal mass.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
For fusion to take place, the two positively charged nuclei must come close enough so that the attractive short-range nuclear force can act on them, overcoming the coulomb repulsion they experience.
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