Nuclear fusion

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Nuclear fusion
Fusion of two lighter nuclei to make a single heavier nucleus.
Lots of energy is emitted on the form of electromagnetic radiation
Where does nuclear fusion occur
In stars
Why does nuclear fusion only happen at very high temps and pressures
Two fusing nuclei will both be positively charged due to their protons so stronger repel each other
A high temp and pressure is required to overcome this electrostatic repulsion
Main type of nuclear fusion that takes place in stars
Two hydrogen nuclei form a helium nucleus
Does nuclear fusion produce radioactive waste
No
Where does the energy from nuclear fusion come from
Some of the mass of the two nuclei is converted into pure energy