Illustrate the Steps by Which Hydrogen Is Fused into Helium

question 21

Essay

Illustrate the steps by which hydrogen is fused into helium in the Sun in the proton-proton chain.

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Definitions:

Beta

An indicator of the fluctuation, or inherent risk, of a security or an investment portfolio relative to the overall market.

Shares Outstanding

The total number of a company’s shares that are currently owned by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares.

Debt-equity Ratio

The indicator showing the proportionality of equity and debt in the financial backing of a company’s assets.

Market Price

The current bid price at which an asset or service can be transacted.