What is the primary application of nuclear fusion in stars?
Correct Answer: Energy production in stars
- Step 1: Understand that stars are massive balls of gas, mostly hydrogen.
- Step 2: Learn that nuclear fusion is a process where two hydrogen atoms combine to form one helium atom.
- Step 3: Recognize that during this fusion process, a large amount of energy is released.
- Step 4: Realize that this energy is what makes stars shine and provides heat and light.
- Step 5: Conclude that the primary application of nuclear fusion in stars is to produce energy.
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