Abstract
By definition a star, such as our sun, generates its own energy. The energy emitted from the sun is understood to be generated by nuclear fusion, based on hydrogen. The surface temperature of the sun is about 6000°K.
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Wiser, W.H. (2000). Solar Energy. In: Energy Resources. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-1226-3_10
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