Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Nuclear fusion?
A. It is defined as the combining of several small nuclei into one large nucleus with the subsequent release of huge amounts of energy.
B. Nuclear fusion powers our sun and harnessing this fusion energy could provide an unlimited amount of renewable energy.
C. Both A & B
D. None of these
Explanation:
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California announced that an experiment carried out in its National Ignition Facility has made a breakthrough in nuclear fusion research. It is defined as the combining of several small nuclei into one large nucleus with the subsequent release of huge amounts of energy. Nuclear fusion powers our sun and harnessing this fusion energy could provide an unlimited amount of renewable energy.