The sun *does* exist, and it's the reason we have life on Earth. Without the sun, our planet would be a frozen wasteland.
Here's what the sun provides us:
* Light and heat: The sun's energy warms our planet and provides the light necessary for plants to photosynthesize, which is the foundation of the food chain.
* Gravity: The sun's gravity holds Earth in its orbit, preventing our planet from drifting off into space.
* Solar wind: The sun releases a constant stream of charged particles called the solar wind. While it can disrupt satellites and power grids, it also helps protect Earth from harmful cosmic rays.
So, it's not a question of "what happens if the sun exists," but rather "what would happen if the sun didn't exist?" The answer is that life as we know it wouldn't be possible.