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What was the primary element Eddington said stars were fusing?

  • Carbon

  • Helium

  • Hydrogen

  • Oxygen

Answer

The answer is hydrogen. Arthur Eddington, a prominent astrophysicist, made a significant breakthrough in understanding stellar energy sources. Through his research and observations, Eddington concluded that stars primarily fuse hydrogen into helium in their cores. This fusion process releases enormous amounts of energy, counteracting the gravitational forces and enabling stars to shine brilliantly.
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