Physics GCSE
extreme temperature and pressure
What extreme temperature and pressure means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of extreme temperature and pressure
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Only the enormous temperature and pressure in a star's core give the nuclei enough kinetic energy to collide and join.
Topics that use extreme temperature and pressure
- The life cycle of a star (AQA GCSE)
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