This page discusses the Sun as Earth's main energy source, producing a small fraction of the energy created by stars via nuclear fusion. It explains that hydrogen fuses into helium in stars, releasing...This page discusses the Sun as Earth's main energy source, producing a small fraction of the energy created by stars via nuclear fusion. It explains that hydrogen fuses into helium in stars, releasing energy that opposes gravity. This energy radiates as electromagnetic radiation. Additionally, it mentions how particle accelerators replicate stellar fusion by colliding subatomic particles at high energies, simulating conditions in stars and the early universe.
This page details the Sun's composition, structure, and significance in the solar system. It primarily consists of hydrogen and helium, with layers including the core, radiative, and convection zones....This page details the Sun's composition, structure, and significance in the solar system. It primarily consists of hydrogen and helium, with layers including the core, radiative, and convection zones. Key phenomena such as solar flares, sunspots, and solar wind are explained, along with the implications of nuclear fusion changes. The Sun's energy is vital for life on Earth, influencing heat, light, and photosynthesis.
