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Stars fuse lighter nuclei to form heavier nuclei (to the extentthat they are capable and the fusion process is energeticallyfavorable). Based on the plot of binding energy per nucleon, do youexpect to see fusion of uranium atoms in a star? Why/why not?

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Based on the plot of binding energy per nucleon we expect tosee fusion of uranium atoms in a star becauseWhen a star is formed    See Answer
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