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What is the main process that produces energy in the Sun?

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Energy resources

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What is the main process that produces energy in the Sun?.

  1. A.Nuclear fission
  2. B.Nuclear fusion
  3. C.Chemical reaction
  4. D.Radioactive decay

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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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