Which consequence occurs during nuclear fusion when insufficient binding energy offsets electrostatic repulsion?

💡 Explanation

The fusion cross-section remains low because insufficient binding energy results in a potential barrier too high for quantum tunneling, hence repelling nuclei. Therefore, fusion is inhibited rather than initiating a self-sustaining reaction, because high temperatures overcome the deficit.

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