Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

The energy generated on the inside of the sun takes almost a million years to reach its surface.

  1. True

  2. False
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Energy generated in the sun's core takes approximately 100,000 to 170,000 years to reach the surface via radiative diffusion, not 'almost a million years'. While this is a long time, 'almost a million' is a significant exaggeration.

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