Question

Starlight is released during which nuclear reaction?

A. Nuclear fission
B. Gamma decay
C. Positron emission
D. Nuclear fusion​

Answer 1

D. Nuclear fusion

Step-by-step explanation:

Nuclear fusion is reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei having low atomic numbers join together to form a heavier nucleus usually accompanied with a release of energy.

Stars (like our sun) are very large in size because they are made up of millions of hydrogen and helium atoms. They burn because deep in their core, nuclear fusion reactions occur due to the gases heating up as a result of pressure in the star's core.

This nuclear reaction causes a release of vast amounts of energy in the form of visible electromagnetic radiation. This visible electromagnetic radiation is known as Starlight.

Answer 2

D. Nuclear fusion

Step-by-step explanation:

Nuclear fusion is a nuclear reaction where nuclei of atoms( one of low atomic number and another with a higher atomic number) join together to form a much bigger nucleus and release a lot of energy.In the sun, which is a star of course, where light is released,hydrogen is converted to helium and the process releases massive energy into space in form of heat and light.