MCQ
Solar energy is mainly caused due to
- AFission of uranium present in the sun
- ✓Fusion of protons during synthesis of heavier elements
- CGravitational contraction
- DBurning of hydrogen in the oxygen
✓
Answer
Correct option: B.
Fusion of protons during synthesis of heavier elements
b
(b) As result of fusion, enormous amount of heat is liberated which is the main cause of source of solar energy.
(b) As result of fusion, enormous amount of heat is liberated which is the main cause of source of solar energy.
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