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Why nuclear fusion reaction is also called thermo-nuclear reaction?

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Why nuclear fusion reaction is also called thermo-nuclear reaction?

Why is a nuclear fusion reaction also known as a thermonuclear reaction?

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A nuclear fusion reaction is called a thermonuclear reaction because it occurs only at very high temperatures. At such temperatures, nuclei gain enough energy to overcome electrostatic repulsion and fuse together.

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