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6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances

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Which of the following describes the nuclear reaction that supplies the primary source of energy in a main-sequence star?

A

The nuclear fission of helium nuclei into hydrogen nuclei.

B

The nuclear fission of heavy radioactive isotopes like uranium.

C

The nuclear fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium nuclei.

D

The nuclear fusion of helium nuclei into hydrogen nuclei.

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6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances Questions

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25 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 6.2.2a Galaxies and astronomical distances. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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