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The fusion process is possible at high temperature because at high temperatures

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the nucleus disintegrates

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molecules disintegrate

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atoms become ionised

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the nuclei get sufficient energy so as to overcome the Coulomb repulsive force

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Solution

The correct option is C the nuclei get sufficient energy so as to overcome the Coulomb repulsive force
High temperature - The high temperature gives the hydrogen atoms enough energy to overcome the electrical repulsion between the protons.

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