Hydrogen fusion in the Sun requires a temperature (in Kelvin)of
A)thousands of degrees.
B)millions of degrees.
C)billions of degrees.
D)trillions of degrees.
E)any temperature,as long as gravity is strong enough.

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Hydrogen fusion in the Sun occurs at a temperature of millions of degrees Kelvin. At these temperatures, hydrogen nuclei (protons) have enough thermal energy to overcome their mutual electric repulsion, allowing them to fuse into heavier helium nuclei.

Hydrogen Fusion in the Sun Requires a Temperature (In Kelvin)of