Practice - Nuclear fusion – energy generation in stars
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Practice Questions
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What is nuclear fusion?
💡 Hint: Think about how energy is generated in stars.
What is the proton-proton cycle?
💡 Hint: Consider the fundamental building blocks of stars.
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What type of reaction produces energy in stars?
💡 Hint: Consider which reaction is predominant in the sun.
In the fusion process, nuclei must overcome which barrier?
💡 Hint: What do positively charged particles experience?
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Challenge Problems
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Explain the relationship between temperature and the rate of fusion reactions in stars. How does this affect stellar evolution?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature influences movement and interaction.
Compare the energy released from fusion and fission. Why is nuclear fusion considered safer for energy production?
💡 Hint: Reflect on the byproducts and sources of each type of reaction.
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