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**D. the conversion of mass into energy during nuclear fusion.**
In stars, nuclear fusion processes convert hydrogen and other elements into heavier elements, releasing a significant amount of energy in the form of thermal energy. This increase in thermal energy affects the temperature of the star, which in turn influences the color of light it radiates, with hotter stars appearing bluer and cooler stars appearing redder.