Understanding Our Universe
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- Why does nuclear fusion only happen at temperatures and pressures?arrow_forwardHarnessing energy from nuclear fusion reactions is very challenging even today because Question 3 options: the fuel sources are not readily available. fusion can only occur at the center of the Sun. the amount of waste products is unmanageable. the operating temperature is millions of degrees.arrow_forwardNuclear fusion is a process which releases large amounts of energy and takes place in the core of stars like our Sun. Explain what is meant by nuclear fusion and the conditions necessary for it to take placearrow_forward
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