Physics GCSE
repulsion between nuclei
What repulsion between nuclei means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of repulsion between nuclei
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Both nuclei are positively charged and repel one another, so they need enough kinetic energy to collide and join.
Topics that use repulsion between nuclei
- The life cycle of a star (AQA GCSE)
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