What type of radiation is emitted by stars as a result of nuclear fusion?

Stars primarily emit electromagnetic radiation as a result of the nuclear fusion processes occurring in their cores. In these stellar environments, hydrogen nuclei fuse to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy. This energy is emitted in the form of electromagnetic radiation, which encompasses a wide range of wavelengths, including visible light, ultraviolet light, infrared radiation, and even gamma rays.

While visible light is indeed a significant portion of the radiation emitted by stars, it is not the only type; hence, focusing exclusively on visible light does not capture the full spectrum of radiation produced.

Radioactive decay radiation refers to the emission from unstable isotopes and does not pertain to the fusion processes in stars. Similarly, sound waves cannot propagate in the vacuum of space, making them irrelevant in the context of star emissions. Therefore, the comprehensive nature of electromagnetic radiation effectively captures the variety of emissions produced through nuclear fusion within stars.