MCQ
Light energy emitted by stars is due to
- ABreaking of nuclei
- ✓Joining of nuclei
- CBurning of nuclei
- DReflection of solar light
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Joining of nuclei
b
(b)Nuclear fusion takes place in stars which results in joining of nuclei accompanied by release of tremendous amount of energy.
(b)Nuclear fusion takes place in stars which results in joining of nuclei accompanied by release of tremendous amount of energy.
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