NEETPhysicsAtoms and NucleiMCQ+4 / −1
Solar energy is mainly caused due to
- Aburning of hydrogen in the oxygen
- Bfission of uranium present in the Sun
- Cfusion of protons during synthesis of heavier elements
- Dgravitational contraction
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Correct answer: C
As a result of fusion, enormous amount of heat is liberated which is the main cause of source of solar energy.
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