Why Do Nuclear Fusion Reactions Only Take Place in the Interior

question 37

Multiple Choice

Why do nuclear fusion reactions only take place in the interior of a star?

• A)The magnetic fields are strongest there.
• B)The temperature and density are highest in the centre.
• C)The core is the only place where hydrogen is found.
• D)The strong nuclear force is only active in the centres of stars.

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