Which of the following is not a product of nuclear fusion?

Jimstar101

1 year ago

The correct answer is:

B. Y –ray (also known as Gamma-ray)

Nuclear fusion is the process where two or more atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy in the process.

Products of Nuclear Fusion
1. *X-rays*: Produced when high-energy electrons are accelerated or decelerated.
2. *α-particles*: Helium nuclei (2 protons and 2 neutrons) emitted during some fusion reactions.
3. *Neutrons*: Released during fusion reactions, such as the deuterium-tritium (D-T) reaction.

Gamma-rays (Y-rays)
Gamma-rays are typically produced during nuclear fission or radioactive decay, not nuclear fusion. They are high-energy electromagnetic radiation emitted by atomic nuclei during certain types of radioactive decay.

So, while X-rays, α-particles, and neutrons can be products of nuclear fusion, gamma-rays (Y-rays) are not.

Dave333

4 years ago

This is a product of fusion:
Depiction of the deuterium (D) and tritium (T) fusion reaction, which produces a helium nucleus (or alpha particle) and a high energy neutron