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In Physics / High School | 2014-10-20

How are heat and light waves produced on and in the sun?

Asked by clairerubin18

Answer (3)

All of the electromagnetic energy radiated from the sun (and from other stars) is the product of nuclear fusion in its core.

Answered by AL2006 | 2024-06-10

Heat waves are the** radiation** released from the Sun, the energy and the light is what is visible of this emission of energy.

Answered by osvvaldoe | 2024-06-10

Heat and light waves from the sun are produced by nuclear fusion occurring in its core, where hydrogen fuses into helium and releases energy. This energy travels through the sun's layers and is emitted as electromagnetic waves, including visible light and heat. Ultimately, this energy reaches Earth as sunlight.
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Answered by AL2006 | 2025-04-11

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