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JAMB Physics 2001 Question 44

Question 44

Radioactivity and Nuclear Physics

The process of energy production in the sun is

  1. A.nuclear fission
  2. B.nuclear fusion
  3. C.electron collision
  4. D.radioactive decay
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (nuclear fusion)

Explanation

In the sun, light nuclei (hydrogen) fuse to form helium, releasing large amounts of energy: nuclear fusion.