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Physics Atomic and Nuclear Physics NEET Previous Year Question MCQ (Single Correct)

Solar energy is mainly caused due to

A
burning of hydrogen in the oxygen
B
fission of uranium present in the Sun
C
fusion of protons during synthesis of heavier elements
D
gravitational contraction

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C

As result of fusion, enormous amount of heat is liberated which is the main cause of source of solar energy.

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