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Answer: Define nuclear fusion, thermonuclear reaction, and
Chapter 19, Problem 47P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Define nuclear fusion, thermonuclear reaction, and plasma.
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QUESTION:
Define nuclear fusion, thermonuclear reaction, and plasma.
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Nuclear fusion:
The Sun and other stars are powered by nuclear fusion reactions. A heavier nucleus is formed when two light nuclei fuse together in a fusion reaction. Because the mass of the resulting single nucleus is smaller than the combined mass of the two initial nuclei, the process produces energy.