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The energy radiated by the Sun is because of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Nuclear fusion
  2. Nuclear fission
  3. Radioactive decay
  4. Photo-electric effect

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Nuclear fusion

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Nuclear fusion šŸ“š Explanation: The Sun generates its immense energy through the process of nuclear fusion. In this reaction, hydrogen atoms combine to form helium under extreme pressure and temperature. This process releases a massive amount of light and heat energy into space. It is a much more powerful reaction than nuclear fission, which involves splitting heavy atoms.