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Solar energy is mainly caused due to...

Solar energy is mainly caused due to

A

Fission of uranium present in the sun

B

Fusion of protons during synthesis of heavier elements

C

Gravitational contraction

D

Burning of hydrogen in the oxygen

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B
(b) As result of fusion, enormous amount of heat is liberated which is the main cause of source of solar energy.
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