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On which principle is the hydrogen bomb based?

Correct answer D. Nuclear fusion

Explanation

A hydrogen bomb uses a fission explosion to create the extreme heat and pressure needed to fuse isotopes of hydrogen, such as deuterium and tritium, releasing enormous energy.

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