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A star has a large mass, and when the gases of the star undergo gravity compression, they heat up enough to initiate fusion. Firstly by combining four hydrogen to make one helium, thus releasing some spare energy. So the star heats up further, and fusion of other elements becomes possible.
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Do stars combust?
Stars are not powered by combustion; they are powered by nuclear fusion, which is a fundamentally different and far more energetic process.
Is fusion or fission the main energy source for stars?
Nuclear Fusion
What is the process by which stars burn brightly?
Stars get their energy from nuclear fusion - mainly, hydrogen to helium.Stars get their energy from nuclear fusion - mainly, hydrogen to helium.Stars get their energy from nuclear fusion - mainly, hydrogen to helium.Stars get their energy from nuclear fusion - mainly, hydrogen to helium.
A star generates energy by?
Nuclear fusion. Most stars (the so-called "main sequence" stars) convert hydrogen-1 into helium-4.Nuclear fusion. Most stars (the so-called "main sequence" stars) convert hydrogen-1 into helium-4.Nuclear fusion. Most stars (the so-called "main sequence" stars) convert hydrogen-1 into helium-4.Nuclear fusion. Most stars (the so-called "main sequence" stars) convert hydrogen-1 into helium-4.
What process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?
Nuclear Fusion
Are all-stars fusion reactors?
Yes, stars are fusion reactors.
Do stars combust?
Stars are not powered by combustion; they are powered by nuclear fusion, which is a fundamentally different and far more energetic process.
Where in the universe does fusion occur naturally?
Nuclear fusion is the process that powers stars, such as our sun.
What is the fuel that runs fusion in stars?
Initially it is hydrogen. When that is spent, stars move to fusion of helium. There are also other fusion processes which take place: which process depends on the stars' mass.
What is the fuel the runs fusion in stars?
Initially it is hydrogen. When that is spent, stars move to fusion of helium. There are also other fusion processes which take place: which process depends on the stars' mass.
What are stars powered by?
Stars are powered by nuclear fusion
What are powers stars?
Stars are powered by nuclear fusion
Where do stars get energy?
Fusion
Is fusion or fission the main energy source for stars?
Nuclear Fusion
How is nuclear fusion important in stars?
That's how stars get their energy.
What is the light source of stars?
Nuclear Fusion at the Stars' Core.
How do stars producer light?
Stars get their energy from nuclear fusion.
