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Which two elements account for the majority of the Sun's mass?
Which two elements account for the majority of the Sun's mass?
- Hydrogen and helium (correct)
- Oxygen and carbon
- Neon and iron
- Iron and helium
What process has been the main fusion process in the Sun?
What process has been the main fusion process in the Sun?
- Fusing oxygen into carbon
- Fusing hydrogen into helium (correct)
- Fusing helium into hydrogen
- Fusing iron into neon
How does heat transfer outward from the Sun's core?
How does heat transfer outward from the Sun's core?
- By radiation (correct)
- By conduction
- By fusion
- By convection
Which term is used to define the science of the Sun and its connection with the Solar System?
Which term is used to define the science of the Sun and its connection with the Solar System?
What does heliophysics primarily focus on studying?
What does heliophysics primarily focus on studying?
Which of the following is NOT a part of heliophysics?
Which of the following is NOT a part of heliophysics?