Learning Set 2 +3 Flashcards
Whats a Solar Flare?
Intense burst of radiation that comes from the release of magnetic energy. Can last from minutes to hours.
What are CMEs?
Coronal Mass Ejections are when the solar atmosphere of the corona release bubbles of gas
What are Sunspots?
Dark areas on the solar surface, contain strong magnetic fields that can last for weeks. They are often the site of solar flares.
Does the location of observations matter when observing light spectra of the sun?
No
What two elements are in the sun?
Helium + Hydrogen
What reaction produces more energy? Nuclear or Chemical?
Nuclear Reactions
What reaction does the sun use?
Nuclear Reactions
What reaction produces more energy longer? Nuclear or Chemical?
Nuclear Reaction
What are all the types of light?
- Gamma rays
- X-ray
- Ultra Violet
- Visible Light
- Infared
- Microwave
- Radio
Does light need a medium?
No
Can light travel through empty space?
Yes
Does all matter give off light?
Yes
What is the life cyle of an Average Star?
- Stellar nebula
- Average Mass Star/Main Sequence
- Red Giant
- Planetary Nebula
- White dwarf
Whats the life cycle of a Large Mass Star?
- Stellar Nebula
- Large Mass star
- Red Super Giant
- Super Nova
- Neutron Star
Whats the life cycle of a Very Large Mass Star?
- Stellar Nebula
- Very Large Mass star/Main sequence
- Massive Red Super Giant
- Super Nova
- Black Hole