Uranium Serves as the Source of the Sun's Energy Because

question 114

Multiple Choice

Uranium serves as the source of the Sun's energy because

• A)uranium atoms can be fissioned into lighter atoms and energy.
• B)uranium atoms can be fused into helium and energy.
• C)uranium atoms can be fused into hydrogen and energy.
• D)none of the above because fusion of hydrogen atoms serves as the Sun's source of energy.
• E)none of the above because fusion of helium atoms serves as the Sun's source of energy.

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