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Which of the following can undergo nuclear fusion reaction?

Deuterium (symbol D or 2H, also known as heavy hydrogen) is one of two stable isotopes of hydrogen.

The disposal of wastes produced in a nuclear power plant poses a big problem because it is:

The heat energy released during nuclear fission and fusion is due to the :

A nuclear reaction is represented by the following equation:

(a) Name the process represented by this equation and describe what takes place in this reaction.

(b) Identify the particle c and the number x of such particles produced in the reaction.

(d) Name one installation where the above nuclear reaction is utilized.

(e) What type of bomb is based on similar type of reactions?

A nuclear reaction is represented by the equation :

(a) Name the process represented by this equation and describe what happens during this reaction.

(b) Identify the particle c and the number x of such particles produced in the reaction.

(d) State two conditions under which such a reaction takes place.

(e) What type of nuclear bomb is based on similar reactions ?