Proposed solar fusion reaction Spectroscopic studies have shown that the fusion

Question

Proposed solar fusion reaction

Spectroscopic studies have shown that the fusion reaction in the sun's core proceeds by a complicated mechanism. One proposed overall equation for the solar fusion reaction is

411H+2 0?1e?42He

which is also accompanied by the release of "massless" neutrinos and photons in addition to energy. Precise masses of the reactants and product are given below.

Part A

The sun produces energy via nuclear fusion at the rate of 4

Explanation / Answer

Since no one knows the EXACT time the sun will burn out, you can not have an EXACT answer, in days or years.

But the best Estimate i about another 5 MILLION years

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse P
• Subjects

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.