In the fusion of low-mass nuclei to make heavier nuclei

A) thermal energy is produced.
B) nuclear energy is converted to other forms.
C) the final nucleus has a smaller rest-mass than the total rest-mass of the original nuclei.
D) All of the above.


D

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