A principal mechanism for energy loss during nuclear fusion is bremsstrahlung. This loss is associated with

a. x-rays emitted due to electron-ion collisions.
b. radiation losses due to T4 losses.
c. conduction losses associated with ?T.
d. convection losses associated with ?T.
e. neutron collisions with atoms of moderator.


a

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