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Where does nuclear fusion occur in nature?

Answer 1

Nuclear fusion occurs on the sun.

When two hydrogen atoms combine on the sun, they produce a neutron and a helium atom. Because the mass of the products is slightly less than that of the reactants, a lot of energy is released.

This same process is involved in how a hydrogen bomb works.

Be aware that extremely high pressure and temperature are necessary for nuclear fusion.

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Answer 2

Naomi Aronson

Nuclear fusion occurs naturally in stars, including our Sun. It is the process by which stars generate energy, fusing hydrogen nuclei together to form helium under the extreme heat and pressure found in their cores.

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