What Happens to the Positrons Produced by the Nuclear Reactions

question 53

Multiple Choice

What happens to the positrons produced by the nuclear reactions in the core of the Sun?

• A) They collide with electrons,producing energy.
• B) They collide and stick together to form helium.
• C) They combine with neutrons to form protons.
• D) They escape from the Sun into space.

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