Why was the detection of solar neutrinos important? a) They have been suggested as an important source of solar energy. b) They provide direct evidence for solar oscillations. c) The provide direct evidence for the proton-proton chain.

Why was the detection of solar neutrinos important? a) They have been suggested as an important source of solar energy. b) They provide direct evidence for solar oscillations. c) The provide direct evidence for the proton-proton chain.

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Why was the detection of solar neutrinos important?

a) They have been suggested as an important source of solar energy.

b) They provide direct evidence for solar oscillations.

c) The provide direct evidence for the proton-proton chain.

Where does nuclear energy production (fusion) occur in the Sun?

a) In the nuclear zone

b) In all layers of the Sun

c) In the photosphere

d) In the core

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