The sun Flashcards
1
Q
define relativity
A
mass and energy are equivalent
2
Q
what is released due to loss of mass
A
energy
3
Q
define sunspot
A
cooler areas of the photosphere
4
Q
photosphere
A
lower layer of sun where light is emitted
5
Q
chromosphere
A
middle layer of sun has higher temp then photosphere and gives off reddish emission-line spectrum
6
Q
corona
A
outer layer of sun, very hot, temp = 1 to 2 million kelvin, emits x-rays