How does the sun get its energy?
2007-08-24 09:56:23 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Nuclear fusion. Hydrogen atoms are fused together to form helium atoms with the generation of much heat (exothermic process). Helium atoms are then fused with hyfrogen to form lithium. This process occurs continually, building up ever larger atoms until iron is formed. At this point the fusion process becomes endothermic (absorbing heat) and the sun starts to cool and eventually dies.
2007-08-28 04:30:34 · answer #1 · answered by THE PROFESSOR 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sun generates energy by nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei.
2007-08-24 10:05:24 · answer #2 · answered by hattiepatch 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
E=MC2, during the fusion of hydrogen into helium a tiny portion of the mass the hydrogen is converted into energy.
2007-08-28 09:51:17 · answer #3 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The sun get its energy in the same way that galaxies get their energy. Its is from the substance of space whose power is locked into the form of space pressure.
2007-08-24 10:42:40 · answer #4 · answered by goring 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nuclear fusion.
The fusion of hydrogen atoms into helium atoms right now for another 5 billion years, then the fusion of helium atoms into heavy metals like lead and mercury.
2007-08-24 10:30:53 · answer #5 · answered by Roger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nuclear fusion of its deuterium atoms to provide heat.
2007-08-24 20:09:16 · answer #6 · answered by Marked 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nuclear fusion reactions or some **** like that
2007-08-24 10:03:55 · answer #7 · answered by sk692 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
as long as i get a good tan who cares.lol
2007-08-27 00:31:39 · answer #8 · answered by country bumpkin [sheep nurse] 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
redbull.
2007-08-24 10:08:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋