Why do elements fuse only in a star's core?
A) The fuel settles to the core.
B) Only the core is hot enough for fusion.
C) Only the core spins fast enough.
D) The statement is incorrect. Fusion occurs just below the surface.
E) None of these choices is correct.

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The core of a star is the only region where the temperature and pressure are high enough to overcome the electrostatic repulsion between atomic nuclei, allowing nuclear fusion to occur.

Why Do Elements Fuse Only in a Star's Core