In order for nuclear fusion to occur, atomic nuclei must overcome the ____ by colliding violently.

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Nuclear fusion requires atomic nuclei to overcome the Coulomb barrier, which is the electrostatic force of repulsion between two positively charged nuclei. This barrier must be overcome for the nuclei to get close enough for the strong nuclear force to bind them together, releasing energy in the process.

In Order for Nuclear Fusion to Occur, Atomic Nuclei Must