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Briefly describe how the Sun produces energy.

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Answer:The Sun produces energy by the process of nuclear fusion.Nuclear fusion occurs when lighter nuclei combine to produce a larger, heavier nucleus.Energy is released during nuclear fusion.Nuclear fusion requires very high temperatures and pressures.Nuclear fusion occurs in the core of the Sun when hydrogen atoms combine to form helium atoms.

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