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The Sun does refuel itself, in a way. When the nuclear fusion in the Sun converts its stock of hydrogen into helium, the hydrogen amount is gradually decreasing. The Sun will continue to burn hydrogen as it has since about 4.6 billion years ago, then it will use the helium. There are other nuclear reactions possible after that. At each stage the Sun will use elements created by itself to produce more energy. But eventually the Sun will become a red giant star.
It will finish up as a white dwarf star with no fuel left. It will not become a supernova.
The question asks about the Sun refueling by itself, and its main fuel is Hydrogen When it will finish, any other nuclear reaction will represent nothing as a source of energy to the Earth. The unique nuclear reaction that interest to the life on the Earth is that provided by Hydrogen, which represent a huge amount of energy released every second on the form of a nuclear fusion So, the Sun doesn't refuel itself on the sense that more Hydrogen is added. About the Sun becoming a supernova I was wrong.
Edit: Any mass in outer space acts like a gravity well, I still stand on my answer to the Hydrogen particulates in space [Like A blue Whale eating krill] that is endlessly refuelling the Sun, Helium conversion seams to me to be some sort of balanced counter measure to keep the Sun in it's current consistency. Like how to cool down a furnace without turning off the flame? Switching to a less intense fuel, like Helium instead of Hydrogen. Firewood = Hydrogen, Kindle = Helium. Large as the Sun is... it would have already converted [burned up all the Hydrogen to Helium] far back then and note Scientists factoid our Sun as a small one. Hence an outside supply must be in play for the consistency to keep hands down.
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What fuel is the sun using to release energy?
Our sun, Sol, uses hydrogen for fuel.
What will the sun turn in to when it runs out of fuel or fusion?
When the sun runs out of fuel for fusion, it will expand into a red giant star and eventually shed its outer layers to form a planetary nebula. The core that remains will cool down and contract into a dense white dwarf star.
What is the fuel used to keep the Sun shining?
The Sun shines through a process called nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium. This reaction releases a huge amount of energy in the form of heat and light.
How does friction keep the earths orbit around the sun?
my theory is tht the friction between the earth and sun is equal and thus earth has a single orbit which does not change , instead the planet rotates around itself and revolves around the sun, not because of their equal friction but because of its mass being less compared to the sun.
Is the sun a form of light?
No. The sun produces light, but is itself made of matter, mostly hydrogen.
How is the sun considered a renewable resource if it will soon exhaust its fuel and burn itself out?
'soon' is approximately 4 billion years away.
Does combustion fuel the sun?
no combustion dose not fuel the sun but the sun is fueled by a nuclear reaction known as fusion.
What fuel is the sun using to release energy?
Our sun, Sol, uses hydrogen for fuel.
What visible evidence do you have about the sun?
The Sun itself.
How many days are in the suns year?
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What is the name for all the bodies that orbit the sun and the sun itself?
The bodies that orbit the sun, including the sun itself, make up the solar system.
What are the sun sources of energy?
we dont know all of them, but we know hydrogen and helium(which is far into the sun). eventually the sun will run out of fuel (we guess about 5 billion years) and either colapse on itself of super nova energy source: nuclear fusion of hyrogen and helium
Does the sun orbit the planets?
No. The planets orbit the Sun and the Sun orbits itself.
What is the sun's planet called?
The Sun itself is not a planet it is a Star.
Where is the fuel pump on a 1994 Sun fire?
In the fuel tank
Why will the sun run out?
Quite simply, the Sun does not have unlimited fuel.
Which is not a type of fuel wood the sun kerosene or coal?
The Sun
