If there is no oxygen, then how does the sun burn?

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If there is no oxygen, then how does the sun burn?

Because fire needs oxgen and there is none in space?

2006-07-31 10:56:15 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science

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The sun creates energy by fusing 2 Hydrogen atoms into one Helium atom and releasing energy in the form of heat and light. It is not a fire, so does not require oxygen.

2006-07-31 11:18:10 · answer #1 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

it's energy from the ultraviolet rays

2006-07-31 10:59:32 · answer #2 · answered by rosesky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

its not fire, its nuclear fussion

2006-07-31 10:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by bikeguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋