Why Do Nuclear Fusion Reactions Only Take Place in the Interior

question 17

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 is the hottest in the center.
• C)The density of material is very high in the center.
• D)The temperature is the hottest in the center and the density of material is very high in the center.
• E)FALSE; Nuclear fusion reactions can take place in the core and corona where temperatures are high enough.

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