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The energy of the sun is due to:
ANuclear fission
BNuclear fusion
CChemical combustion
DRadioactive decay
✓ Correct Answer: B — Nuclear fusion
The sun generates energy through nuclear fusion, primarily the fusion of hydrogen nuclei into helium.
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