During the nuclear fusion reaction,

  • A
    $A$ heavy nucleus breaks into two fragments by itself.
  • B
    $A$ light nucleus bombarded by thermal neutrons breaks up.
  • C
    $A$ heavy nucleus bombarded by thermal neutrons breaks up.
  • D
    Two light nuclei combine to give a heavier nucleus and possibly other products.

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