Question 8 of 47 in Fission and Fusion

Nuclear reactions as a source of energy

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Which nuclear process is the main source of energy in stars like the Sun?

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Nuclear fusion

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B1 · 1 mark · Correct answer: nuclear fusion.

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Nuclear fusion.

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