Question

Why is a nuclear fusion reaction called a thermonuclear reaction?

Answer 1

Nuclear fusion is the kind of reaction where two light atoms are combined to form a heavy atom , because of which a tremendous energy is released.


Specially hydrogen atoms are combined to fill the valence and to make it as helium . Since large amount of heat is produced so it is called thermonuclear reaction.

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Answer 2

Because , more heat is released