Which mechanism prevents core electron capture during nuclear fusion?

💡 Explanation

The Pauli exclusion principle raises the potential energy of electrons surrounding fusing nuclei, because compressing the electron orbitals increases kinetic energy to overcome electrostatic forces; therefore, electron capture is prevented rather than favored with increased density.

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