The Dominant Energy Source That Powers the Sun at the Present

question 15

Multiple Choice

The dominant energy source that powers the Sun at the present time is

• A) the release of gravitational energy as the Sun slowly contracts.
• B) thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium in the core.
• C) thermonuclear fission of helium into hydrogen in the core.
• D) thermonuclear fusion of helium into heavier elements in the core.

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