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Question
Define nuclear fusion.
Definition
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Solution
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]
