The energy-releasing nuclear fusion reactions in the Sun are illustrated below. Which choice below best describes the last reaction of the series? He He H Pratan Y Gamay He Nran V Paran 1-H and 1-H fusing to form a 2-Hh 2-H and 1-H fusing to form a 3-He 3-He and 3-He fusing together to form 4-He (and re-releasing two 1-H)
The energy-releasing nuclear fusion reactions in the Sun are illustrated below. Which choice below best describes the last reaction of the series? He He H Pratan Y Gamay He Nran V Paran 1-H and 1-H fusing to form a 2-Hh 2-H and 1-H fusing to form a 3-He 3-He and 3-He fusing together to form 4-He (and re-releasing two 1-H)
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