Multiple Choice
The Sun's source of energy at the present time is thought to be:
A) thermonuclear fission (splitting) of heavy elements into hydrogen.
B) thermonuclear fusion (combination) of hydrogen atoms.
C) the chemical burning of hydrogen gas with oxygen.
D) gravitational contraction.
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