Nuclear fusion occurs typically in
a. the upper atmosphere.
b. uranium mines.
c. the sun.
d. all of the above.
we receive energy from sun and this happens because of common process taking place inside the sun i.e nuclear fusion.
Sun produces energy by nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei into Helium.
so option C is correct.
Nuclear fusion occurs typically in a. the upper atmosphere. b. uranium mines. c. the sun. d....
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