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Recognize that stars generate energy through nuclear reactions, specifically the fusion of hydrogen into helium in stable stars.

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Recognize that stars generate energy through nuclear reactions, specifically the fusion of hydrogen into helium in stable stars

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You need to be able to recognize that stars generate energy through nuclear reactions, specifically the fusion of hydrogen into helium in stable stars.
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Energy Generation in the Sun

The Sun fuses hydrogen into helium in its core, releasing energy that powers the solar system.

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State the process by which the Sun generates energy.
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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.
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