Fusion reaction takes place at high temperature because

  • A
    Atoms are ionised at high temperature
  • B
    Molecules break-up at high temperature
  • C
    Nuclei break-up at high temperature
  • D
    Kinetic energy is high enough to overcome repulsion between nuclei

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