Dark ages to Star Formation! Nuclear Fusion in stars!

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What happens to air pressure in a sealed room when the sun heats the air?

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It increases.

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What were the original two elements in our universe?

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Hydrogen and Helium

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What temperature is required to fuse the nuclei of elements?

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10-15 million °C

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What do 3 helium nuclei fuse to create?

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Carbon

Front

Which container will have a lower pressure if one is sealed and heated?

Back

The left container.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the primary fuel for stars like the Sun?

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Hydrogen.

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What is the byproduct of hydrogen fusion in stars?

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Helium.

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What role does gravity play in star formation?

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It pulls gas and dust together to form stars.

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What is the temperature at the core of the Sun?

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About 15 million °C.