The core of the Sun can reach which temperature?
Quiz Options
- 938,000° F (521093.3° C)
- Absolute Zero (Both F and C)
- 27° Million F (15° Million C)
- 8° Billion F (°4.4 Billion C)
Explanation
This extreme temperature is generated by intense gravitational pressure, which triggers nuclear fusion by forcing hydrogen atoms to fuse into helium. This process releases the vast amounts of energy that power the Sun and sustain life on Earth.