The sun Flashcards

1
Q

define relativity

A

mass and energy are equivalent

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2
Q

what is released due to loss of mass

A

energy

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3
Q

define sunspot

A

cooler areas of the photosphere

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4
Q

photosphere

A

lower layer of sun where light is emitted

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5
Q

chromosphere

A

middle layer of sun has higher temp then photosphere and gives off reddish emission-line spectrum

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6
Q

corona

A

outer layer of sun, very hot, temp = 1 to 2 million kelvin, emits x-rays

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