Question

Does the Sun produce energy by using nuclear fusion?

Answer 1

Yes

Explanation:

The sun converts mass to energy by nuclear fusion. As a main sequence star, this is primarily by the fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form helium.

The most common reactions involve the following:

• `""_1^1 H + ""_1^1H -> ""_1^2H + p^+ + nu`

• `""_1^2H + ""_1^1H -> ""_2^3He`

• `""_2^3He + ""_2^3He -> ""_2^4He + 2 ""_1^1H + 2p^+`