Question

You have studied in your earlier classes that stars such as Sun produces their own heat and light. It is due to

• A. Combustion of its surface with oxygen
• B. Nuclear fusion between Hydrogen to form Helium
• C. Space-time fabric that gives it momentum which in turn releases energy
• D. Sun burns itself to give light and energy.

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Nuclear fusion between Hydrogen to form Helium

Sun produces its own energy through a process called nuclear fusion. It is a chemical reaction. In this process, a huge amount of heat is released.