A) fusion of protons during synthesis of heavier elements
B) gravitational contraction
C) burning of hydrogen in the oxygen
D) fission of uranium present in the sun
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
In sun energy in huge amount is produced due to fusion of 4 protons (hydrogen nuclei) into a helium nucleus according to the reaction \[_{1}{{H}^{1}}{{+}_{1}}{{H}^{1}}{{+}_{1}}{{H}^{1}}{{+}_{1}}{{H}^{1}}{{\to }_{2}}H{{e}^{4}}\] \[+2{{+}_{1}}{{\beta }^{0}}+\gamma (energy)+2v\] Note: It is estimated that sun will radiate energy at its present rate for next one thousand crore\[({{10}^{11}})\]years.You need to login to perform this action.
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