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The light that we see is the result of Nuclear fusion, which emits photons during the fusion process. Unlike a fire which releases light, heat and other radiation by chemical reactions (the rapid breaking apart of molecules), the energy of suns is produced by fusing elements (mostly hydrogen) together and releasing MUCH more energy. A nuclear bomb works on the same mechanism, using powerful explosives directed inward to cause nuclear fusion. In the sun the force that causes nuclear fusion is the intense pressure of the sun's gravity.
The light from the sun comes from millions of nuclear reactions happening very rapidly in it's core, the only reason our sun won't explode is it's powerful gravitational field holding back the most powerful force imaginable.
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Does the sun give the stars light?
No, the sun gives light to the moon, but not the stars. the stars give their own light.
Do stars reflect light from moon or sun?
Stars do not reflect light from the Moon or the Sun. Stars emit their own light due to nuclear fusion reactions happening in their cores. The light we see from stars is the result of this emission, not reflection.
Do we see stars in the sky because they reflect the sun's light?
No. The stars are distant suns that emit their own light.
Does the big dipper emit its own light?
No, the Big Dipper does not emit its own light. It is actually a pattern of stars in the sky that appear to form a ladle shape. These stars reflect light from other sources in space.
What things in space give your their own light?
Stars, galaxies, and quasars are among celestial objects that emit their own light. Stars, such as our Sun, undergo nuclear fusion to produce light and heat. Galaxies contain billions of stars and emit light due to the combined glow of these stars. Quasars are supermassive black holes with surrounding disks of gas that emit powerful radiation.
Does the sun give the stars light?
No, the sun gives light to the moon, but not the stars. the stars give their own light.
Do stars and planets both make their own light?
No. The stars make their own light, but the planets only relect light from the sun.
Why are stars a light source?
It have its own light
Why stars are light sources?
It have its own light
Do stars reflect light from moon or sun?
Stars do not reflect light from the Moon or the Sun. Stars emit their own light due to nuclear fusion reactions happening in their cores. The light we see from stars is the result of this emission, not reflection.
How do planets and stars send light to us?
Planets reflect light from the sun. Stars emit their own light.
Do stars generate their own light?
Yes
Do stars make their own light?
Yes, they do.
Do we see stars in the sky because they reflect the sun's light?
No. The stars are distant suns that emit their own light.
Which object in the universe can make its own light energy?
nebula
Do planets stars and comets shine as a result of reflected light?
Planets and comets shine because of reflected light because they do not produce their own light. Stars are enormous balls of gas that are undergoing fusion which releases a very large amount of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum which includes visible light. So stars shine because they produce their own light and not because they reflect light.
Does a nebula have no light of its own?
It does not have visible light of its own, that lite is provided by the shine of the stars in it and or around it.
