Physics 5054 · O Level · Stars

Stars — practice question

Nuclear fusion is a process that happens in the Sun and in other stars.
(a)[2]

Explain the meaning of nuclear fusion.

(b)[1]

Describe the nuclear fusion reaction happening inside the Sun.

(c(i))[2]

State the energy transfers that happen as the cloud collapses.

(c(ii))[2]

Explain why the temperature of the star eventually becomes steady.

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