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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

General Awareness

Question:

The inexhaustible source of energy of the stars is due to which of the following?

Options:

decay of radioactive elements.

conversion of Hydrogen to Helium.

conversion of Helium to Hydrogen.

excess of oxygen that helps burning and release of energy.

Correct Answer:

conversion of Hydrogen to Helium.

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) - conversion of Hydrogen to Helium.

The inexhaustible source of energy of stars is due to the Conversion of hydrogen to helium. The energy released from the collapse of the gas into a star causes the center of the star to become extremely hot. This, in turn, causes the commencement of nuclear fusion.

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