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Because by definition, that is what a star is - it is a huge ball of hydrogen, who's temperature and pressure near it's core is constantly converting hydrogen into helium by nuclear fusion. In two words, an "atomic furnace".
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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.
What is the atomic process that occurs in the core of stars?
Nuclear Fusion occurs in the core of stars.
What celestial objects were once referred to as hairy stars?
commets
Stars organized into a pattern are?
When stars are organized in a visible pattern they are normally referred to as constellations. Examples of constellations include Orion, Capricorn and Taurus.
What is the seven brightest stars within Ursa Major are commonly referred to as the?
Big dipper.
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 call atomic furnaces?
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.
What are stars and strips?
The American flag is referred to as "the stars and stripes". Fifty stars and thirteen stripes.
What is a sentence for the word regression?
I am hoping that this hot toddy will aid in the regression of the symptoms related to my common cold. The retrograde motion of stars is sometimes referred to as their regression.
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.
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 name of USA flag?
I do believe most Americans call the flag OLE GLORY. But now days and i personally believe it is a shame that a large percentage(mostly new citizens from other countries) do not salute or stand for it.
What are other names for the star spangled banner?
The Star-Spangled Banner does not have any officially recognized alternate names. However, it is sometimes referred to as the American National Anthem or simply the National Anthem.
Is Hepa trustworthy enough to buy a furnace filter from?
This company gets nothing but five stars on their products, I'm sure that you will be satisfied with the company. Try searching a furnace on amazon.com, alot cheaper.
What celestial objects were once referred to as hairy stars?
commets
Is there a billiard game called STARS?
No. there is no recognized billiards game called STARS. However, there may be a local game somewhere referred to as STARS.
