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Physics Q&A: What is Nuclear Fusion?
I will provide a simple explanation of nuclear fusion for the general public.
Where does nuclear fusion occur?
[Answer] The Sun and the stars in the night sky
Nuclear fusion is occurring in the Sun, which shines brightly and warms the Earth. Most stars in the night sky also shine because of nuclear fusion. If it is clear, we can feel nuclear fusion at any time by looking up at the sky.
Experiment
Since I don't have the technology or money to conduct a nuclear fusion experiment, I tried a similar experiment.
It is a combustion experiment. Let's think about the similarities and differences between nuclear fusion and combustion.
Prepare a small dish. Make a twisted paper wick from a piece of tissue paper and place it on the dish. Light the tissue paper with a lighter. Once the tissue paper catches fire, remove the lighter. Observe how the tissue paper burns.
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Discussion