answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

This is the process of nuclear fusion, in which two nuclei of a light element (could be two different elements) join together and release energy. The most likely combination for producing fusion on earth in a controlled way is deuterium and tritium, isotopes of hydrogen, but other combinations happen in stars. This produces heat energy, the light emitted comes from the material of the star, at least its outer part, being hot enough to be incandescent.

User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

15y ago

Nuclear fusion. The gravity of a star is enough to force hydrogen atoms together, fusing them into helium and releasing light and heat.

This answer is:
User Avatar

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

your are stupid if you read this back to you bad word

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Why does a star give off light and heat?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp