What Is the Main Source of the Energy Radiated by the Sun

question 70

Multiple Choice

What is the main source of the energy radiated by the Sun?

• A) Chemical reactions combine hydrogen and helium to produce energy.
• B) Protons are destroyed and converted into pure energy as described by Einstein's mass-energy relationship.
• C) Small nuclei combine to form larger nuclei with a consequent release of energy.
• D) gravitational collapse as described by the Kelvin-Helmholtz contraction

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