Nuclei - Result Question 40
41. Solar energy is mainly caused due to
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(a) gravitational contraction
(b) burning of hydrogen in the oxygen
(c) fission of uranium present in the Sun
(d) fusion of protons during synthesis of heavier elements
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 41. (d)
Solution:
- (d) As a result of fusion, enormous amount of heat is liberated which is the main cause of source of solar energy.
