This question asks about the source of energy for the Sun and, by extension, solar energy. It tests the understanding of astrophysical processes.
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Asked in BJS 2023 · Topic: Nuclear Physics (Nuclear fusion: stellar energy processes, controlled thermonuclear fusion.)
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