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6.2 Stars and the Universe

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Question 56

What is the primary nuclear process that releases energy in the core of the Sun?

A

Nuclear fission of uranium

B

Nuclear fission of hydrogen

C

Nuclear fusion of helium into carbon

D

Nuclear fusion of hydrogen into helium

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6.2 Stars and the Universe Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /6.2 Stars and the Universe

104 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.2 Stars and the Universe, covering 6.2.1 The Sun as a star, 6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances, 6.2.2b The life cycle of a star, 6.2.3a Galaxies and the scale of the Universe, 6.2.3b Redshift, 6.2.3c The Big Bang Theory and cosmic microwave background radiation, and 6.2.3d The Hubble constant and the age of the Universe. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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