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Acknowledge that energy is produced through nuclear fusion in the Sun.

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Acknowledge that energy is produced through nuclear fusion in the Sun

  • This point belongs to Energy resources, especially Energy resources outcomes.
  • You need to be able to acknowledge that energy is produced through nuclear fusion in the Sun.
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Energy Production in the Sun

The Sun's core reaches extremely high temperatures and pressures, allowing hydrogen nuclei to fuse into helium, releasing energy.

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    State the process by which energy is produced in the Sun.

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