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Through nuclear fusion, where smaller atoms are fused together to make larger atoms under extreme pressures and temperatures. Usually hydrogen nuclei are being fused together to make helium nuclei. The total mass of the components is more than the final helium nuclei, the excess mass is turned into energy (E=MC^2). Massive amounts of energy are released through this process.

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What is the cause of the release of energy from stars?

The release of energy from stars is primarily caused by nuclear fusion reactions in their cores. These reactions involve the fusion of light atomic nuclei to form heavier ones, releasing energy in the process. This energy is then radiated outwards in the form of light and heat, which is what we observe as starlight.


Why can't massive stars generate energy from iron fusion?

Massive stars cannot generate energy from iron fusion because iron fusion does not release energy, rather it absorbs energy. Iron is the most stable element, and fusion of iron requires more energy than it produces, making it an unfavorable process for generating energy in stars. This leads to the collapse of the star's core and triggers a supernova explosion.


What is the name of the process that converts hydrogen into helium resulting in large amounts of energy within stars?

The process that converts hydrogen into helium within stars, resulting in the release of large amounts of energy, is called nuclear fusion. In the core of stars, hydrogen nuclei fuse under extreme temperature and pressure conditions, producing helium and releasing energy in the form of light and heat. This energy is what powers stars and enables them to shine for billions of years.


Where do all-stars including your sun get their energy from?

Stars get their energy from the nuclear fusion of (primarily) hydrogen into helium, causing a release of binding energy, manifest as thermal energy, light, and radiation in several different forms.

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Do all stars release energy as a result of nuclear fusion?

Yes, all stars release energy due to nuclear fusion.


What element accumulates in the interior of large stars and does not release energy by any kind of nuclear reaction?

Nickel and iron accumulate in the interior of large stars and do not release energy by any kind of nuclear reaction.


What process in stars cause the release of great quantities of energy?

Nuclear Fusion


What is the number of approximate days of a moon cycle?

What is the process stars used to release energy


What is the cause of the release of energy from stars?

The release of energy from stars is primarily caused by nuclear fusion reactions in their cores. These reactions involve the fusion of light atomic nuclei to form heavier ones, releasing energy in the process. This energy is then radiated outwards in the form of light and heat, which is what we observe as starlight.


How do star use energy?

Stars fuse hydrogen through nuclear fusion into helium and release the massive resulting energy into space.


Why can't massive stars generate energy from iron fusion?

Massive stars cannot generate energy from iron fusion because iron fusion does not release energy, rather it absorbs energy. Iron is the most stable element, and fusion of iron requires more energy than it produces, making it an unfavorable process for generating energy in stars. This leads to the collapse of the star's core and triggers a supernova explosion.


What energy has sun fusing hydrogen atoms in helium and release energy?

The sun's energy (and that of all other stars) comes from nuclear fusion. The nuclei of hydrogen atoms (ie protons) fuse together to produce helium and release energy.


What energy does the sun and stars produce?

the energy sun and stars produce is fusion.


What nouns describe stars?

Nouns do NOT describe stars. The word 'star' is a noun in its own right. It is adjectives that describe stars. Adjectives are 'starry' (rather infantile) , and 'stellar'. e.g. The starry night sky . or , The stellar night sky.


Describe how net energy differs from energy returned on investment?

Describe how net energy deffers from energy returned?


Describe the energy of nuclear fusion?

Nuclear fusion has not yet been achieved on Earth but it is the process by which the un and stars are believed to gain their energy. At the moment nuclear reactors use nuclear fission, which is the splitting of radioactive nucleii. Nuclear fussion is the combining, or the fusion, of atoms which would release much much more energy. Many scientists believe that this is the way we need to go to solve the energy crisis.