Multiple Choice
The Sun's source of energy at the present time is
A) thermonuclear fission (splitting) of heavy elements into hydrogen.
B) thermonuclear fusion (combination) of hydrogen atoms.
C) the chemical burning of hydrogen gas with oxygen.
D) gravitational contraction.
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