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Do fusion reactions occur in stars?

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What is naturalization reaction?

Natural nuclear fusion reactions occur in all stars


What are true reactions of the Sun?

They are fusion reactions, and The force to get the reactions to occur comes from gravity.


In which phase of matter do fusion reactions occur?

Plasma.


Where in the universe does fusion occur naturally?

Nuclear fusion is the process that powers stars, such as our sun.


Is it true orFALSE that stars are powered by nuclear fusion reactions?

false


Where does Fusion reactions occur in what?

A, the Sun; B, the hydrogen bomb; C, Fusion [tokamak] reactors - not to be "functional" until 2040. _________________________________________________________________


What does Nuclear Fusion have to do with stars?

The stars produce their heat from nuclear fusion reactions. Work on earth to produce controllable nuclear fusion is concentrating on one particular reaction, between deuterium and tritium, because it is the easiest to get going (though hard enough!). Stars operate with other reactions but all of the nuclear fusion type. You can read more in Wikipedia 'Nuclear fusion'


Fusion reactions on the sun?

yes nuclear fusion does occur on the sun, creating intense heat and light


Where does the fusion reaction occur in the sun?

Fusion occurs in the core of the sun and other stars.


Which reactions is responsible for energy radiating from stars including the Sun?

Nuclear fusion


Which phase of matter do fusion reactions occur?

Fusion reactions occur in the plasma phase, which is a super-hot, fully ionized state, where the electrons have been stripped off, eliminating them from electromagnetic contention for the subsequent fusion event that occurs under enormous pressure.


Does fusion occur in white dwarf stars?

No. A white dwarf is the remnant of a star in which fusion as stopped.