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Define nuclear fusion.

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Define nuclear fusion.

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Nuclear fusion is the process in which two light nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a huge amount of energy.

Example: $${}_1^2\mathrm{H} + {}_1^3\mathrm{H} \rightarrow {}_2^4\mathrm{He} + {}_0^1\mathrm{n} + \text{energy}$$

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Chapter 11: Radioactivity - EXERCISE [Page 267]

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Goyal Brothers Prakashan A New Approach to ICSE Physics [English] Class 10
Chapter 11 Radioactivity
EXERCISE | Q 17. (a) | Page 267
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