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Nuclear fusion

1 mark · Easy

State the main process that provides energy in the core of stars such as the Sun.

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Nuclear fusion

Also accept: Fusion; Fusion reactions

Common mistakes: Nuclear fission; Radioactive decay

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B1 · 1 mark · States that energy comes from nuclear fusion in stars.

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The main process that provides energy in the cores of stars is nuclear fusion.

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