Which Two Processes Can Generate Energy to Help a Star

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which two processes can generate energy to help a star maintain its internal thermal pressure?

• A) Nuclear fusion and gravitational contraction
• B) Nuclear fusion and nuclear fission
• C) Nuclear fusion and supernova
• D) Nuclear fission and supernova

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