Nuclear fusion, like the example here, produces huge amounts of energy. consider the statements below. all but one statement provides more information about nuclear fusion. a) nuclear fusion is the source of energy in our sun. b) nuclear fusion begins when a large, unstable nucleus is bombarded with a smaller particle. c) nuclear fusion is responsible for the formation of the elements we classify in the periodic table. d) nuclear fusion when used as an energy source does not produce particulate matter pollution like fossil fuel combustion.