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Because they convert mass into energy by fusing atoms together. The energy they produce appears somewhat similar to that produced by a furnace inasmuch as it consists in part of heat and light.
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∙ 10y ago
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∙ 11y agoBecause stars burn lighter elements through fusion into heaver elements.
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Why are the stars sometimes referred to as atomic furnaces?
That means that heavier elements are made from lighter elements in stars - and especially in supernovae. Basically ALL the heavier elements (other than hydrogen and helium) on Earth were, at some time, created in stars.
Why are stars referred to as atomic furnaces?
It is in the stars that the heavier elements (basically, anything after element #2, helium) are made.It is in the stars that the heavier elements (basically, anything after element #2, helium) are made.It is in the stars that the heavier elements (basically, anything after element #2, helium) are made.It is in the stars that the heavier elements (basically, anything after element #2, helium) are made.
What is the atomic process that occurs in the core of stars?
Nuclear Fusion occurs in the core of stars.
Where atomic hydrogen present mostly?
At the suns and stars.
The confederate call their flag the Stars and what?
The Stars & Bars.
How many types of furnaces are there?
* Walking Beam Furnace * Walking Hearth Furnace * Roller Hearth Tunnel Furnaces for thin slabs * Rotary Hearth Furnaces * Pusher Furnaces
When was The Fiery Furnaces created?
The Fiery Furnaces was created in 2000.
When was The Hour of the Furnaces created?
The Hour of the Furnaces was created in 1968.
How is Celtic jewellery made?
Moulds and furnaces
What are blast furnace and crucible furnaces?
what are blast and crucible furnaces
What do people call meteors?
Shooting stars or falling stars.
What do some people call meteors?
Shooting stars or falling stars.
