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What type of Reaction takes place in sun?(a) Nuclear fusion(b) Nuclear fission(c) Spontaneous fission(d) Double beta decayThis question was posed to me in examination.This question is from Nuclear Fission & Nuclear Fusion in chapter Nuclear Power Plant of Energy Engineering

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Right option is (a) Nuclear fusion

For explanation: Nuclear fusion reaction TAKES place in sun as WELL as stars. The process is carried by proton-proton chain. The sun starts with protons, and through a series of steps, TURNS them into helium. Every second 600 million tons of hydrogen is converted into helium. The reaction releases TREMENDOUS amount of heat and energy.



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