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Which of the following describes the process by which stars produce elements over their life cycle?
Which of the following describes the process by which stars produce elements over their life cycle?
- Nuclear fusion (correct)
- Nuclear Erosion
- Elemental Genesis
- Chemical reactions
What is the main factor that determines the elements produced by a star over its life cycle?
What is the main factor that determines the elements produced by a star over its life cycle?
- Temperature of the star
- Mass of the star (correct)
- Age of the star
- Distance from other stars
Which process involves the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy?
Which process involves the splitting of an atomic nucleus into two smaller nuclei, releasing a large amount of energy?
- Fission (correct)
- Composition change
- Radioactive decay
- Fusion
Which process involves the combining of two smaller atomic nuclei to form a larger nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy?
Which process involves the combining of two smaller atomic nuclei to form a larger nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy?
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Which process involves the spontaneous decay of an unstable atomic nucleus, releasing radiation?
Which process involves the spontaneous decay of an unstable atomic nucleus, releasing radiation?
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