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Correct Answer: Option 2 – Nuclear fusion

Nuclear fusion is a process, where like charged atomic nuclei join together to form heavier nucleus.

this is marked by release of energy, by emission of light.

Incorrect Options

Convection is one of the major modes of heat transfer, by movement of molecules. This can happen in liquids or gases.

Insolation is the amount of solar radiation or electromagnetic radiation from the sun on the surface of earth

Radioactive decay refers to loss of energy by nucleus by emitting radiation.
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