Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

Energy generation in stars is mainly due to

Options:

Chemical reactions

Fission of heavy nuclei

Fusion of light nuclei

Fusion of heavy nuclei

Correct Answer:

Fusion of light nuclei

Explanation:

Energy of stars is due to the fusion of light hydrogen nuclei into He. In this process much energy is released.