Extremely high temperatures are required to initiate nuclear fusion, but then energy is released by nuclear fusion. This is analogous to ________

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Lighting a match to start a fire is analogous to the process of initiating nuclear fusion because both require an initial input of energy (striking the match or achieving high temperatures) to start a reaction that then continues to release energy (the fire burning or the fusion process).

Extremely High Temperatures Are Required to Initiate Nuclear Fusion, but Then