Which of the following quantities is equal to the energy per second generated by fusion in the Sun's core?

A) the force of gravity holding the Sun together
B) the temperature of the Sun's core
C) the temperature at the Sun's photosphere
D) the luminosity of the Sun's photosphere


D) the luminosity of the Sun's photosphere

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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