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The Sun as a star
Understand that the Sun is a medium-sized star primarily made up of hydrogen and helium, emitting most of its energy in the infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
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- Understand that the Sun is a medium-sized star primarily made up of hydrogen and helium, emitting most of its energy in the infrared, visible light, and ultraviolet parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Recognize that stars generate energy through nuclear reactions, specifically the fusion of hydrogen into helium in stable stars.
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