Multiple choice

The creation of elements by nuclear reactions in stars is known as

  1. Nuclear fusion

  2. Nucleonics

  3. Nucleosynthesis

  4. Nuclear energy
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Explanation

Nucleosynthesis is the process by which new atomic nuclei are created from pre-existing nucleons (protons and neutrons) inside stars. Nuclear fusion is the mechanism that powers this process, but the creation of elements is the broader term.

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