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Physics · May / June 2024 · Paper 12 · Question 40

5054The Sun as a star

What is the nuclear reaction that powers the Sun?

  1. Athe fission of hydrogen into helium
  2. Bthe fission of helium into hydrogen
  3. Cthe fusion of hydrogen into helium
  4. Dthe fusion of helium into hydrogen

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Correct answer: C. the fusion of hydrogen into helium

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