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8 February, 23:20

What kind of reactions provide a star with energy?

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  1. 9 February, 02:34
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    The nuclear fusion reaction is the source of energy in a star. In nuclear fusion reactions, the nuclei of two atoms combine to create a new atom with the release of a lot of energy. The nuclear fusion reaction takes place in the core of the star where two hydrogen atoms fuse to become one helium atom.

    ²₁H + ³₁H - -> ⁴₂He + ¹₀n + 17.59 MeV

    In the fusion reaction above deuterium fuses with tritium to form helium and releases ~18 mega electron volt of energy.
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