Question

The heat and light energy is given out by our sun due to:

• A. burning of the huge amounts of coal.
• B. oxidation of hydrogen
• C. fusion of hydrogen
• D. none of the above.

Answer 1

The correct option is C

fusion of hydrogen

1. Sun is a star that contains 75 percent hydrogen and 25 percent helium.
2. Inside the core of the sun, the nuclear reaction takes place due to tremendous pressure.
3. Sun fuses hydrogen to form helium and a huge amount of energy is released in this process.

Hence option C is the correct answer.