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Which best describes nuclear fusion?
A nucleus spontaneously splits and absorbs energy.
Nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
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"Nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy."
In fusion light nuclei (e.g., H isotopes) join to make a heavier nucleus; the mass difference is released as energy (E=mc^2). This is what powers stars.
In fusion light nuclei (e.g., H isotopes) join to make a heavier nucleus; the mass difference is released as energy (E=mc^2). This is what powers stars.
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