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The energy produced (or rather, converted) in the Sun comes from nuclear energy - that is, it involves changes to atomic nuclei. In this case, four hydrogen-1 atoms combine to one helium-4 atom. (The numbers refer to the isotopes involved.)

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The suns energy is from what type of energy?

nuclear fusion energy


When is the Suns energy produced?

The energy was basically there since the beginning of the Universe, i.e., the Big Bang. The Sun converts the energy through a process called nuclear fusion.


Where and how is energy created in the suns interior?

Energy is created by nuclear fusion


What is the nuclear source of the suns energy?

It is fusion of hydrogen to form helium


What nuclei and energy are the products of the nuclear fusion of the suns hydrogen?

Helium


What part of the sun is responsible for the sun's energy?

The nuclear reactions in the Suns core


Is nuclear fission a result of the suns energy?

No -> NASA doesn't mention that at all.


Why do suns hold energy?

Energy can be obtained by converting hydrogen into heavier elements (nuclear fusion). Suns usually have lots of hydrogen, which was available from the early stages of the Universe.


What is the process called that makes the suns heat and light?

Nuclear fusion.


Primary source of the suns energy is?

The primary source of the sun's energy is nuclear fusion. This process occurs in the sun's core, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy in the form of light and heat.


How do you get power from the sun?

The suns power is called Solar Energy. So to get the suns energy we use solar panels.


The suns energy comes from a process called what?

The sun's energy comes from a process called nuclear fusion. In the sun's core, hydrogen atoms fuse together to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy in the process. This is what powers the sun and provides energy to sustain life on Earth.