In the nuclear fusion reaction 
, given that the repulsive potential energy between the two nuclei is 
. The temperature at which the gases must be heated to initiate the reaction is of the order of [Boltzmann's constant, 
]
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Kinetic energy of the molecules of a gas at a temperature 
is 
.
To initiate the reaction 
Thus, the order of temperature is 
.
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