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    Graduate What Causes Energy Release in Deuterium-Tritium Fusion?

    Thanks for the reply astro. So basically, the energy from the fusion reaction can be obtained by harnessing the kinetic energy of the neutron?
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    Graduate What Causes Energy Release in Deuterium-Tritium Fusion?

    Hey everyone, When you have the fusion of deuterium and tritium, what is it that causes the release of energy? On one website i read that the energy is released according e=mc2 where mass is converted into energy (as the mass of the products<mass of reactants). On another website however, i...
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    Why Does a Car Run Off the Road When Going Too Fast on a Curve?

    Thank you very much for your help! :!) This was really confusing me :eek:
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    Why Does a Car Run Off the Road When Going Too Fast on a Curve?

    Hey everyone, I'm having trouble understanding a few aspects in circular motion and specifically in the application of road curves. Would it possible for someone explain why a car runs off a road when it is going to fast? Basically, i know that a velocity greater than the optimal velocity...