0
The sun is a star, and it is also a nuclear fusion reactor. It is fusing hydrogen into helium to create energy via what we call the proton-proton nuclear reaction. Our local star has been doing this for billions of years, and will continue to do so for billions more.
Wiki User
∙ 6y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How does nuclear energy relate to the sun?
We derive electromagnetic energy from the nuclear fusion reactions on the sun. We also apply nuclear energy (fission) on earth to generate lots of thermal energy, which we use in a steam cycle to generate lots of electric power.
How is the sun linked to nuclear energy?
The sun, like all stars, gets its energy from nuclear fusion. The Earth is only habitable for life because of the sun's radiant energy which reaches us. So we all depend on nuclear energy.
Which is the cause of the sun energy?
Nuclear fission is the source of the sun's energy. It is a process in which an atom of hydrogen fuses with another atom of hydrogen, releasing large amounts of energy in the process. It is quite the opposite of nuclear fission, which is the source of atomic energy.
The process responsible for the enormous energy in the sun is?
Nuclear fusion is the process responsible for the enormous energy in the sun. Nuclear fusion occurs when Hydrogen is converted to Helium.
How does the Sun generate energy today?
nuclear fusion
How is the sun related to nuclear eletromagnetic and heat energy?
The sun contains all of them
How is the sun related to electromagnetic nuclear and heat energy?
The Sun emits electromagnetic and heat energy; we receive that.The Sun gets its energy from nuclear energy; specifically, converting hydrogen-1 into helium-4.
How is the sun related to nuclear electromagnetic and heat?
The Sun emits electromagnetic and heat energy; we receive that.The Sun gets its energy from nuclear energy; specifically, converting hydrogen-1 into helium-4.
The sun's energy is most likely the result of?
The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.The Sun gets its energy from nuclear fusion.
How is the sun related to heat and electromagnetic energy?
The Sun emits electromagnetic and heat energy; we receive that.The Sun gets its energy from nuclear energy; specifically, converting hydrogen-1 into helium-4.
How is the sun an example of nuclear energy?
The sun's energy is produced by nuclear fusion (not fission) at the core of the sun.
What are the examples of nuclear energy?
Nuclear bombs, nuclear power plants, the sun.
What is nuclear energy related to?
Nuclear energy is related to nonrenewable and/or non-conventional primary energy sources.
Can nuclear energy convert into solar energy?
Solar energy is formed by nuclear fusion in the sun
How does nuclear energy relate to the sun?
We derive electromagnetic energy from the nuclear fusion reactions on the sun. We also apply nuclear energy (fission) on earth to generate lots of thermal energy, which we use in a steam cycle to generate lots of electric power.
Is nuclear fusion in the sun wind energy?
No. However, the ultimate source of wind energy is indeed nuclear fusion in the Sun.
How is the sun linked to nuclear energy?
The sun, like all stars, gets its energy from nuclear fusion. The Earth is only habitable for life because of the sun's radiant energy which reaches us. So we all depend on nuclear energy.
