What do we mean when we say that the Sun is in energy balance?

A) The amount of energy released by fusion in the Sun's core equals the amount of energy radiated from the Sun's surface into space.
B) The Sun maintains a steady rate of energy output into space.
C) The inward force of gravity balances the outward push of pressure.
D) The amount of energy contained in the Sun's magnetic field is in balance with the amount of energy going into solar activity such as sunspots and solar flares.


A) The amount of energy released by fusion in the Sun's core equals the amount of energy radiated from the Sun's surface into space.

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