How Nuclear Fusion Works?

Anonymous

∙ 17y ago

Updated: 8/17/2019

The question is really way too imprecise, but fusion joins two nuclei together to form one heavier nucleus. The mass of the new nucleus is less than the sum of the two nuclei that were fused together, the "missing" mass appears as energy.

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∙ 17y ago

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How does the sun burn so bright and so long?

It works by using nuclear fusion.

What process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?

Nuclear Fusion

What has the author William P Allis written?

William P Allis has written: 'Nuclear fusion' -- subject(s): Collected works, Controlled fusion

Is fusion chemical nuclear or mechanical?

Fusion is a nuclear reaction.

Is fusion nuclear energy or chemical energy?

Nuclear fusion produces nuclear energy

What causes lesser pollution - nuclear fission or fusion?

Nuclear fusion

How do nuclear fusion differ fundamentally from nuclear fission?

Nuclear fusion doesn't produce energy.

In nuclear fusion mass transforms into what?

In nuclear fusion mass transforms into energy.

Is strontium produced by nuclear fusion?

No Strontium is produced by nuclear fission not fusion.

Can americium produce nuclear fusion?

Americium was not tested to produce nuclear fusion.

Is the sun a nuclear fusion reactor?

Yes, the sun is a nuclear fusion reactor.

What is it called when nuclear fusion occurs on the sun?

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