The SUN

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What are the main components that make up the Sun?

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The Sun is mostly made of hydrogen and helium.

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Is the Sun a giant sized star?

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No, the Sun is classified as a medium-sized star.

Front

What is one characteristic that the Sun does NOT have?

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The Sun is not composed of rock.

Front

What is the classification of the Sun in our solar system?

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The Sun is a star that our solar system revolves around.

Front

What process creates energy in the Sun?

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The energy from the Sun is created by a process called nuclear fusion.

Front

What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

Front

What type of celestial body is the Sun?

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The Sun is a star.

Front

Does the Sun provide light and energy to the Earth?

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Yes, the Sun provides light and energy.

Front

What is the temperature of the Sun's surface?

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The surface temperature of the Sun is about 5,500 degrees Celsius (9,932 degrees Fahrenheit).

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What is the core of the Sun?

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The core is the innermost layer of the Sun where nuclear fusion occurs.