Nuclear Physics And Radioactivity Question 487

Question: Energy generation in stars is mainly due to

Options:

A) Chemical reactions

B) Fission of heavy nuclei

C) Fusion of light nuclei

D) Fusion of heavy nuclei

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

[c] Energy of stars is due to the fusion of light hydrogen nuclei into He. In this process much energy is released.