Nuclear fusion
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The process by which two or more small nuclei fuse to make a bigger nucleus.[1] The sucessful fusion of two nuclei releases large amounts of energy, but to start the reactions large amounts of energy must be input to overcome the repulsive electrostate forces .
Fusion reactions power all the stars and when uncontrolled fusion causes thermonuclear explosions, which are used in the hydrogen bomb.
References
- ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Physical Science. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000