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4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion

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Question 23
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Which statement best explains how nuclear fusion releases energy?

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A

Two light nuclei join, and some of their mass becomes radiation

B

Two light nuclei collide, and some of their mass becomes neutrons

C

A heavy nucleus splits, and some of its mass becomes radiation

D

Two light nuclei join, and their total mass stays exactly the same

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4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion Questions

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40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 4.4 Nuclear fission and fusion, covering 4.4.1 Nuclear fission and 4.4.2 Nuclear fusion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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