How is the sun's energy production different from the process in which energy is produced in current nuclear power plants?
A. Both the sun and nuclear power plants release energy through the chemical reaction of uranium and hydrogen.
B. The sun releases energy through nuclear fission, whereas our current nuclear power technology releases energy through nuclear fusion.
C. The sun releases energy through nuclear fusion, whereas our current nuclear power technology releases energy through nuclear fission.
D. Both the sun and nuclear power plants release energy through the chemical reaction of hydrogen and helium
Answer: C. The sun releases energy through nuclear fusion, whereas our current nuclear power technology releases energy through nuclear fission.
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