When the temperature of the Sun's core goes down, what happens next?
A) Fusion reactions speed up, the core shrinks and cools.
B) Fusion reactions speed up, core expands and cools.
C) Fusion reactions slow down, core shrinks and heats.
D) Fusion reactions slow down, the core expands and heats.

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When the temperature of the Sun's core goes down, fusion reactions slow down, leading to a decrease in energy production. This decrease in energy production would cause the core to shrink, and as a result, heat would be generated due to increased pressure.

When the Temperature of the Sun's Core Goes Down, What