Q 12-13-025NEETJEE MainEasy
The energy of the Sun is produced mainly by
Answer: (D) fusion of hydrogen into helium
Concept. Stars are powered by thermonuclear fusion.
Step 1. The Sun. In the Sun's very hot core, hydrogen nuclei fuse into helium, releasing about $26.7$ MeV per helium nucleus formed.
Answer. Fusion of hydrogen into helium (Option D).
Solution by Sreeraj P, M.Sc Physics