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Why are extremely high speed proton not important in thermonuclear fusion?
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Solar energy is produced by the fusion of what?
Hydrogen (essentially a proton-proton reaction)
What is a proton-proton chain?
The proton-proton chain is the name given to one common fusion reaction occurring in stars by which hydrogen is converted to helium, along with the release of energy.
What is a limiting factor to the amount and type of fusion that occurs in stars?
The mass of the star and the related temperature of the stellar core determine the thermonuclear process type of the star. The stars of the solar mass produce energy from Hydrogen in the proton-proton cycle (two and three proton nuclei appear in intermediate stages of the fusion, end product is Helium); stars twice (or more) as heavy run the HNC cycle (Although Helium is here still the end product, Nitrogen and Carbon appear in intermediate fusion stages, too). Once the Hydrogen is used up, gravity collapse makes the temperatures rise until the next , heavier element fusion cycle is activated. As the temperature rises, other numerous fusion cycles can produce all existing elements. The heaviest ones are created in the extraordinary high temperatures of the supernovae-explosions
Is the proton proton reaction an example of a fission reaction?
No, this is the fusion reaction which occurs in the sun and other stars. See the link below.
When the sun at the center what is it called?
Nuclear fusion. We call the activity stellar nucleosynthesis. The proton-proton chain results in the fusion of helium from the hydrogen that makes up most of the sun. A link is provided to the Wikipedia articles on the sun (specifically its core) and on the proton-proton chain.
Where does sun comes from?
Through an internal thermonuclear fusion reaction, the sun uses four protons in a process called the proton-proton chain which results in the release of two positrons, two neutrinos, two gamma rays, helium, and energy.
Where does the energy from the sun come from?
Through an internal thermonuclear fusion reaction, the sun uses four protons in a process called the proton-proton chain which results in the release of two positrons, two neutrinos, two gamma rays, helium, and energy. electromagnetic radiation
Is the thermonuclear fusion of hydrogen to form helium operating in the cores of low-mass stars on the main sequence?
I can't remember if it is the proton-proton chain or if it's the CNO cycle... i'm pretty sure it's the CNO cycle, but i'm not 100% sure.
What is a proton-proton chain?
The proton-proton chain is the name given to one common fusion reaction occurring in stars by which hydrogen is converted to helium, along with the release of energy.
Solar energy is produced by the fusion of what?
Hydrogen (essentially a proton-proton reaction)
What is a limiting factor to the amount and type of fusion that occurs in stars?
The mass of the star and the related temperature of the stellar core determine the thermonuclear process type of the star. The stars of the solar mass produce energy from Hydrogen in the proton-proton cycle (two and three proton nuclei appear in intermediate stages of the fusion, end product is Helium); stars twice (or more) as heavy run the HNC cycle (Although Helium is here still the end product, Nitrogen and Carbon appear in intermediate fusion stages, too). Once the Hydrogen is used up, gravity collapse makes the temperatures rise until the next , heavier element fusion cycle is activated. As the temperature rises, other numerous fusion cycles can produce all existing elements. The heaviest ones are created in the extraordinary high temperatures of the supernovae-explosions
What specific nuclear fusion reaction occurs in the sun?
The proton-proton chain accounts for more than 98% of the fusion reactions in our Sun. The balance in the carbon-nitrogen-oxygen catalytic chain reaction.
Is the proton proton reaction an example of a fission reaction?
No, this is the fusion reaction which occurs in the sun and other stars. See the link below.
How does sun provides energy?
The Sun produces energy by nuclear fusion. It follows the steps of the proton-proton(P-P) chain, which converts hydrogen to helium. The core of the Sun produces about 99% of heat through fusion.
How sun provides energy?
The Sun produces energy by nuclear fusion. It follows the steps of the proton-proton(P-P) chain, which converts hydrogen to helium. The core of the Sun produces about 99% of heat through fusion.
What type of nucleus forms during a solar nuclear reaction by the fusion of four nuclei?
The helium nucleus is formed during the proton-proton reaction by the fusion of four protons. Two of the protons are converted to neutrons by the weak interaction.
When the sun at the center what is it called?
Nuclear fusion. We call the activity stellar nucleosynthesis. The proton-proton chain results in the fusion of helium from the hydrogen that makes up most of the sun. A link is provided to the Wikipedia articles on the sun (specifically its core) and on the proton-proton chain.
