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To induce fusion the temperature of reacting substances must be raised to millions of degrees so that

[A].	the substance may burn more violently	[B].	the base nuclei may possess sufficient kinetic energy to overcome their mutual electrostatic repulsion and thus they may come in bodily contact with other nuclei
[C].	fusion of atoms may take place at a faster rate	[D].	thermoelectric effect may be increased

Answer: Option B