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FUSION<br />

•Fusion reaction: occurs when nuclei of light elements<br />

are forced together at extremely high temperatures<br />

until they fuse into nuclei of heavier elements and<br />

release enormous amounts of energy.<br />

•Issues: The fuel must be heated in the form of<br />

plasma (a highly ionized gas) to a very high<br />

temperature.

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