Fusing two helium nuclei yields a net
A)absorption of energy.
B)release of energy.
C)neither absorption nor release of energy

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When two helium nuclei fuse, the resulting nucleus has slightly less mass than the sum of the two original nuclei. This difference in mass is converted to energy according to Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2, yielding a release of energy. This process is known as nuclear fusion, and is the process that powers the Sun and other stars.

Fusing Two Helium Nuclei Yields a Net