wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

The main source of energy of sun and the stars is

A
combustion
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
Gravitational contraction
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Nuclear fission
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
Nuclear fusion
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is D Nuclear fusion
The main source of energy of sun and the stars is nuclear fusion.

Nuclear fusion is the process of formation of a heavier nuclei by combination of two lighter nuclei.

In the sun, Hydrogen nuclei combine to form a helium nucleus.

Hence, option (D) is correct.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
1
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon