Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Chemistry

Question:

In the sun, heat and light are produced by which of the following reaction?

Options:

Nuclear fission

Nuclear fusion

Photochemical reaction

Displacement reaction

Correct Answer:

Nuclear fusion

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2. Nuclear fusion.

The Sun produces light by a nuclear reaction called nuclear fusion.

In this reaction, atoms of hydrogen combine to form helium, they produce vast amounts of heat and light.

The central core of the sun, where heat and light are produced, has a temperature of approximately 15 million degrees.