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Hydrogen bomb is based on the principle of

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uncontrolled fusion reaction

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controlled fusion reaction

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uncontrolled fission reaction

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controlled fission reaction

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Solution

The correct option is A uncontrolled fusion reaction
Uncontrolled fusion reaction
Uncontrolled fusion reaction is the principle underlying hydrogen bomb. Basically in this process, lighter atoms will fuse or combine to form heavier elements.

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