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Explain how the Sun creates its energy. ( please cite, sources, and please put it into your own words, thanks so much for your help)

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Explanation:

Sun is composed of plasma and hot gases . Due to the dynamo process , the magnetic field of the sun is generated .

The energy of sun is originated from the thermonuclear fusion reaction , that occurs on the surface of the sun .

Since , sun has a very strong gravity , hence the atoms of hydrogen fuse to form helium .

The reaction , i.e. , nuclear fusion , when the hydrogen atom converts to the atom of helium , the by product of this reaction is huge amount of energy , which is responsible for the energy source on the sun .

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