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Question 40

Nuclear fusion involves forcing two positively charged nuclei, such as deuterium ( $12H^2_1\text{H}$ ) and tritium ( $13H^3_1\text{H}$ ), together to form a larger helium nucleus.

Explain why an extremely high temperature is required for this fusion reaction to occur.

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Question 40

Nuclear fusion involves forcing two positively charged nuclei, such as deuterium ( $12H^2_1\text{H}$ ) and tritium ( $13H^3_1\text{H}$ ), together to form a larger helium nucleus.

Explain why an extremely high temperature is required for this fusion reaction to occur.

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