The process that increases the thermal energy of atoms in a star and impacts the color of light a star radiates is the conversion of mass into energy during nuclear fusion. In the core of a star, hydrogen atoms fuse together to form helium under extreme pressure and temperature, releasing vast amounts of energy in the form of light and heat. This process not only raises the thermal energy of the atoms but also determines the star's color based on its surface temperature.
What process increases the thermal energy of atoms in a star and impacts the color of light a star radiates?
the melting of fuels that are located in the core of a star
the destruction of matter caused by a star’s magnetic field
the change of energy into mass during chemical reactions
the conversion of mass into energy during nuclear fusion
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