The primary source of energy in our solar sysem is from?
a) fusion reaction on the sun
b) fission reaction on the sun
c) fission reaction on the earth
d) fission and fusion in the galaxy
e) fusion reactions in comets
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The correct answer is a) fusion reaction on the sun.
To arrive at this answer, you can eliminate the other options and determine that the primary source of energy in our solar system is from fusion reactions on the sun.
b) Fission reaction on the sun: Fission involves the splitting of atomic nuclei, which is not a primary source of energy for the sun. The sun primarily generates energy through fusion, which is the process of two atomic nuclei combining to form a heavier nucleus.
c) Fission reaction on Earth: While there are fission reactions occurring on Earth in nuclear power plants or during nuclear reactions, they are not the primary source of energy in our solar system.
d) Fission and fusion in the galaxy: While fusion reactions do occur naturally in stars throughout the galaxy, they are not relevant to identifying the primary source of energy in our solar system. In our solar system specifically, the primary source of energy is from the sun.
e) Fusion reactions in comets: Comets are composed of ice, dust, and various organic compounds. They do not contribute significantly to the energy in our solar system through fusion reactions.
A fusion reaction occurs in the sun's core, where hydrogen atoms fuse together to form helium. This fusion process releases an enormous amount of energy in the form of light and heat.