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The source of energy of the sun is ___

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nuclear fission

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chemical reaction

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nuclear fusion

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photoelectric effect

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Solution

The correct option is C
nuclear fusion

Inside the sun, energy is generated due to the nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium. Nuclear fusion is the source of Sun's energy. At the core where temperature and pressure are very high, hydrogen atoms fuse into helium atom and release energy in the form of Gamma rays.

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