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Nuclear Fusion and Fission from the Suns' core.

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The Sun is the primary source of heat and light for all the planets in our solar system. It emits energy through nuclear fusion reactions in its core, which produces heat and light that reach all the planets, including Earth.

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What planets produce their own light?

No planet produces its own light. Planets in our solar system reflect light emitted by the Sun.


Does your sun give light to all the planets in your solar system?

Yes, the sun gives light to all the planets in our solar system through a process called radiation. Each planet receives different amounts of light depending on its distance from the sun.


Does the sun heat all the planets?

Yes, the sun radiates heat and light that reaches all the planets of our solar system. However, the amount of heat each planet receives depends on its distance from the sun and its atmosphere, which can affect how much of the sun's energy is absorbed or reflected.


How are stars and planets different?

First of all, planets are way smaller than stars, stars are probably 10-1000's of times bigger than plants. Another thing is stars produce nuclear energy in their core so they burn and give of heat, which by far planets don't give off. The third thing is Stars have more gravity than planets so they make smaller bodies orbit around them. Planets are dark balls of rock and gas that orbit a star and stars are giant balls of hot gases that makes its own light and heat


How does the sun affect the eight planets of our solar system?

The sun affects the eight planets in our solar system primarily through gravitational attraction, which keeps the planets in orbit around the sun. The sun's radiation also provides light and heat to the planets, influencing their climates and weather patterns. Additionally, the sun's magnetic field extends throughout the solar system, affecting the planets' own magnetic fields and interactions with solar wind.