10-8 The Solar Model Flashcards
1
Q
Why doesn’t the sun shrink down to a point?
A
gravity pushes in while particles and radiation push out, maintaining the sun in equilibrium
2
Q
sun’s core
A
produces gamma rays
3
Q
the radiative zone
A
in the radiative zone photons heat up matter while losing energy
4
Q
the convective zone
A
in the convective zone mass is moved and produces light that escapes
5
Q
the solar radius
A
the distance from the sun’s center to the photosphere equals 696,000 km
