The source of energy that keeps the Sun shining today is

A) nuclear fission.
B) nuclear fusion.
C) gravitational contraction.
D) chemical reactions.


B) nuclear fusion.

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. astronomical objects look larger b. astronomical objects look smaller c. you can see more detail in images d. you can see fainter objects e. none of the above

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