Which of the following statements are correct about the Sun?

Note: This question has more than one correct answer.

Closest star to the Earth

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Main source of heat for Earth

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Made up of gases

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Smallest star in our galaxy

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Solution

The correct options are
A Closest star to the Earth
B Main source of heat for Earth
C Made up of gases
- The Sun is the closest star to our planet.
- It is mainly made up of gases like hydrogen and helium.
- The reactions within the Sun release energy in the form of heat and light. This acts as the ultimate source of energy for all planets in the solar system.
- The Sun is one of the biggest stars in our solar system.

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