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What kind of reactions provide a star with energy?

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A star is provided with energy by a nuclear fusion reactions in its core. A nuclear fusion reaction occurs when the nuclei of two atoms combine to create a new atom. Most commonly, in the core of a star, two hydrogen atoms fuse to become one helium atom.
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