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Where does nuclear fusion commonly occur?

Answer 1

Nuclear fusion commonly occurs in stars.

The reaction known as nuclear fusion occurs when two or more atomic nuclei are sufficiently close to each other to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles, such as protons or neutrons; the reaction's large energy release is typically in the form of heat. The reaction's difference in mass between the reactants and products is what causes this.

The nuclear fusion reaction, which produces heat when small atoms like carbon, helium, and hydrogen collide to form one or more distinct atomic nuclei, is a common occurrence in stars. This is the process that generates heat in our sun.

An example nuclear fusion reaction: #2H^1 -> H^2 + e^+ + nu# #H^2 + H^1 -> He^3 + gamma#

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Answer 2

Peyton Budinger

Nuclear fusion commonly occurs in stars, including our Sun, where high temperatures and pressures allow hydrogen atoms to combine and form helium.

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