Science

Why does the sun keep on shining?

1 Answer
ANSWER

Stars, like our sun, are nuclear fusion reactors. It is not "on fire" as one would see a campfire. Ordinary fire, like wood in a campfire, is a chemical reaction that requires oxygen. Stars produce heat and light, that LOOKS like fire, by smashing small hydrogen nuclei together.

{{ relativeTimeResolver(1569942208682) }}
LIVE
Points points 81
Rating 0
Sign-in to view all answers
Similar Questions
Science • 1 Answer
ANSWER
Science • 2 Answers
ANSWER
Science • 2 Answers
ANSWER
Science • 1 Answer
ANSWER
Science • 3 Answers
ANSWER

Join Alexa Answers

Help make Alexa smarter and share your knowledge with the world

LEARN MORE

Help Center Conditions of Use Privacy Notice

© 2010 - 2020, Amazon.com, inc. or its affiliates. All Rights Reserved.