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True or false. The suns energy is from atomic fusion

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ANSWER:

False

Explanation:

We have that solar energy is created by nuclear fusion that takes place in the sun. Fusion occurs when protons from hydrogen atoms collide violently in the sun's core and fuse together to create a helium atom. This process, known as the PP (proton-proton) chain reaction, gives off a huge amount of energy.

Therefore, the statement is false, since it is nuclear fusion and not atomic function.

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