What process increases the thermal energy of atoms in a star and impacts the color of light a star radiates?

Question

A.
the melting of fuels that are located in the core of a star
B.
the conversion of mass into energy during nuclear fusion
C.
the destruction of matter caused by a star’s magnetic field
D.
the change of energy into mass during chemical reactions

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. the conversion of mass into energy during nuclear fusion.

In stars, nuclear fusion occurs in the core, where hydrogen atoms fuse to form helium, converting mass into energy. This process significantly increases the thermal energy of the atoms, which in turn affects the temperature and color of the light emitted by the star. The temperature of a star influences its color, with hotter stars appearing blue and cooler stars appearing red.