Question

Which of these statements best compares the processes by which energy is produced in the sun and nuclear power plants?

Atoms fuse in the sun, but atoms break up in nuclear power plants.

Atoms break up in the sun, but atoms fuse in nuclear power plants.

Atoms of elements in the sun expand to emit heat and nuclear energy.

Atoms of elements in the sun contract to emit heat and nuclear energy.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

In sun energy is produced by the `Nuclear fusion` of two hydrogen atoms while in nuclear power plants energy is produced by the `Nuclear fission` of uranium atom

Answer 3

Can you select the correct option now ?