By what specific process of combining atomic nuclei does the Sun generate its energy?
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Nuclear fusion
In the Sun's core, intense heat and pressure force hydrogen atoms to fuse together to form helium. This process releases a massive amount of energy in the form of light and heat, sustaining life on our planet from 93 million miles away.
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