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What Is Nuclear Fusion? How the Sun Makes Its Energy
Discover nuclear fusion — how two light atomic nuclei combine into a heavier one and release huge energy. Learn why it powers the Sun, how extreme heat overcomes repulsion, and how E = mc² turns mass into energy.
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