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Nuclear Fusion

A star produc...

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A star produces its energy through the process of

Nuclear fusion

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Chemical reaction

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Nuclear fission

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Gravitational attraction between different parts of the star

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Solution

The correct option is B Nuclear fusion
In deep inside the core of stars, enough protons collide into each other with enough speed and form a helium nucleus, generating a tremendous amount of energy at the same time. This process is called nuclear fusion.

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