Does the Sun produce energy by using nuclear fusion?

Answer 1

Yes

The sun converts mass to energy by nuclear fusion. As a main sequence star, this is primarily by the fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form helium.

The most common reactions involve the following:

#""_1^1 H + ""_1^1H -> ""_1^2H + p^+ + nu#

#""_1^2H + ""_1^1H -> ""_2^3He#

#""_2^3He + ""_2^3He -> ""_2^4He + 2 ""_1^1H + 2p^+#

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Answer 2

Benjamin Asiedu

Yes, the Sun produces energy through nuclear fusion in its core. This process involves the fusion of hydrogen nuclei (protons) to form helium nuclei, releasing vast amounts of energy in the form of light and heat.

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