O-LevelPhysicsNuclear Physics5054/11 · Oct/Nov 2014 · Q381 Mark

The energy emitted by the Sun is released when the nuclei of an element fuse together. Which nuclei, when fusing together, release most of the energy in the Sun?

Acarbon

Bhelium

Chydrogen

Duranium

✓ Correct answer

C: hydrogen

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Topic: Nuclear Physics, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2014 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 38.

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