The Average Time Taken for Energy Generated by Thermonuclear Fusion

question 71

Multiple Choice

The average time taken for energy generated by thermonuclear fusion in the center of the Sun to reach the surface layers and escape is calculated to be

• A) just a few seconds because this energy travels at the speed of light.
• B) about 10 million years.
• C) about 1 year.
• D) 170,000 years.

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