MCQ
Sun radiates continuously and maintains its brightness because
  • A
    Helium is converted into iron in its core
  • Of fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium
  • C
    Fusion of helium in hydrogen
  • D
    Burning of carbon, in its core

Answer

Correct option: B.
Of fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium
b
(b)The energy of the sun is due to fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium.

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