Nuclear Fusion

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The combining of two nuclei to form a single nucleus, this releases energy

Real World Example

Imagine trying to clean up and organize a cluttered room by combining two messy piles into one neat stack. Just like consolidating those piles can free up space and make the room more functional, nuclear fusion involves merging two atomic nuclei to form a single, larger nucleus, releasing energy in the process. In this analogy, the two messy piles are like the individual nuclei, the tidy stack is the single nucleus formed, and the newfound space and organization represent the energy released during fusion.

Practice Version

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