In nuclear fusion,

A. many radioactive nuclei decay at once.
B. the temperatures required are so high that it has never been accomplished on Earth.
C. two smaller nuclei combine to form a larger nucleus.
D. a large nucleus splits into smaller fragments.


Answer: C

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