In massive stars,three helium atoms fuse together,forming a carbon nucleus.This reaction heats the core of the star.The net mass of the three helium nuclei must therefore be

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In nuclear fusion, the mass of the resulting nucleus is less than the sum of the original nuclei. The mass difference is converted into energy, which heats the star's core.

In Massive Stars,three Helium Atoms Fuse Together,forming a Carbon Nucleus