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Magnetized target fusion

Okay kiddo, let me explain what magnetized target fusion is. You know how magnets attract certain things, like iron or paper clips? Well, scientists are trying to use magnets in a really cool way to create energy.

First, they take a tiny piece of fuel, like hydrogen, and shoot it at a target. This target is basically just a little ball made of metal.

Then, they surround this ball with a super-strong magnetic field. This magnetic field is so strong that it can even crush the ball into a smaller target.

When the fuel hits the target, it compresses and heats up really quickly because of all the magnetic energy. The heat and pressure cause the fuel to fuse together into a new type of fuel, which gives off a lot of energy.

This energy can then be harnessed and used to power things like homes and buildings without giving off harmful pollutants like some other types of energy.

So, magnetized target fusion is basically a way of using magnets to create really small, powerful explosions that can help us create energy in a more environmentally friendly way. Cool, huh?
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