Multiple choice general knowledge

The Sun consists of _____ %Hydrogen, _____ % Helium and ____ % of other elements

  1. 72, 25, 5

  2. 70, 24.5, 4.5

  3. 70, 25, 5

  4. 71, 26.5, .5
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Sun's composition is approximately 71% hydrogen, 26.5% helium, and about 2.5% heavier elements (oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, etc.). These ratios are determined by spectroscopic analysis of the Sun's photosphere. Option D matches these accepted values.

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