Which of the following correctly compares the Sun's energy generation process to the energy generation process in human-built nuclear power plants?
A)The Sun generates energy by fusing small nuclei into larger ones,while our power plants generate energy by the fission (splitting)of large nuclei.
B)Both processes involve nuclear fusion,but the Sun fuses hydrogen while nuclear power plants fuse uranium.
C)The Sun generates energy through nuclear reactions while nuclear power plants generate energy through chemical reactions.
D)The Sun generates energy through fission while nuclear power plants generate energy through fusion.

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The Sun generates energy through the process of nuclear fusion, where hydrogen nuclei combine to form helium, releasing a tremendous amount of energy in the process. In contrast, human-built nuclear power plants typically generate energy through nuclear fission, where large atomic nuclei (such as uranium or plutonium) are split into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.

Which of the Following Correctly Compares the Sun's Energy Generation