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Which object in space emits light because it

releases energy produced by nuclear fusion?
(1) Earth’s Moon (3) Venus
(2) Halley’s comet (4) Polaris

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4) Polaris

Stars emit light with energy generated by nuclear fusion, think of the Sun as an example. Polaris is a star, it's the brightest star in the little bear constellation, and therefore the correct answer.
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