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Two processes that keep the sun in existence?

The two processes that keep the sun in existence are nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium and release energy, and gravitational forces that balance the outward pressure from fusion reactions to maintain the sun's structure. These processes provide the energy and stability needed for the sun to radiate light and heat.


How do the sun and the other stars generate their energy?

The Sun and other stars generate tremendous amounts of energy, resulting in their characteristic heat and light, from fusion processes which occur in the star's core. The most common is the fusion of hydrogen into helium, although other fusion processes also take place depending on things like the age and mass of the star. If you calculate the amount of mass converted into energy in the fusion of hydrogen into helium - about 0.7% of the mass - and multiply that by the square of the speed of light (per Einstein's famous formula, E=mc^2) that's a lot of energy!


What is the heaviest element that can be made by normal processes inside a star?

Iron is the heaviest element that can be produced by normal processes inside a star through nuclear fusion. Elements heavier than iron are typically formed in supernova explosions or through other stellar processes.


Can the moon produce light through internal nuclear combustion?

No. The moon does not produce any light of its own. It only reflects light from the sun. It does not have enough mass to ignite nuclear fusion, nor is it of the right composition. Finally, nuclear fusion and combustion are two completely different processes.


How is there oxygen in stars?

Most stars that are around today are made of old material from dead stars. Those old stars produced oxygen as a product once they started fusing helium and heavier elements. Some old stars are currently producing oxygen through nuclear fusion.

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Which of the following processes uses lasers?

Inertial confinement fusion


Is the sun's energy generated through fission or fusion processes?

The sun's energy is generated through fusion processes.


Is the sun's energy generated through fusion or fission processes?

The sun's energy is generated through fusion processes.


What kind of energy is produced by both fission and fusion processes?

Nuclear energy is produced by both fission and fusion processes.


What processes depend on fusion what energy production?

Nuclear fusion is the process that powers the sun and other stars by fusing hydrogen atoms to form helium, releasing huge amounts of energy in the process. In controlled environments on Earth, such as in experimental fusion reactors, scientists are working to harness fusion energy for electricity generation as a clean and sustainable energy source.


What processes use lasers?

Answer this question… inertial confinement fusion


What Processes depend on fusion Check all that apply. A.energy production in the sun B.energy production in nuclear reactors C.the hydrogen bomb D.energy production from fuel cells?

It's A and C. The sun and most other stars are fusion reaction engines, and hydrogen bomb (perhaps more properly a fusion nuclear weapon) apply nuclear fusion to do what they do.


What Processes depend on fusion Check all that apply. A. energy production in the sun B. energy production in nuclear reactors C. the hydrogen bomb D. energy production from fuel cells?

A. energy production in the sun and C. the hydrogen bomb rely on fusion processes. Fusion reactions combine nuclei to release energy, with the sun and hydrogen bombs utilizing this mechanism. Nuclear reactors and fuel cells involve fission or chemical reactions, respectively, rather than fusion.


What are the two processes that produce nuclear energy?

fission and fusion


Which of the following processes would you predict to have a positive value for the reaction?

None of the "following" processes.


What type of power does nuclear fission have?

Fusion power is the power generated by the nuclear fusion processes. Fusion power is a primary area of researc in plasma physics. For example, the sun is a natural fusion reactor.


What Laser are not a part of any of these processes except for?

Inertial confident fusion