The Sun/Fusion Unit 2024

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What is Solar Wind?

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Solar Wind is a stream of charged particles (mostly electrons and protons) released from the upper atmosphere of the Sun, traveling outward through the solar system.

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What determines the order of colors in the visible spectrum?

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The order of colors in the visible spectrum is determined by the wavelength of light.

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Can astronomers determine the speed of an object using emission and absorption spectra?

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Yes, astronomers can use emission and absorption spectra to determine the speed at which an object is moving towards or away from us.

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What is the width of the path of totality during a solar eclipse?

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The path of totality during a solar eclipse can be up to 167 miles wide.

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What happens to sunlight when it passes through a prism?

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When sunlight passes through a prism, it is dispersed into the visible spectrum.

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Define a Solar Flare.

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A Solar Flare is a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface, often associated with sunspots.

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What are Sunspots?

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Sunspots are temporary phenomena on the Sun's photosphere that appear as spots darker than the surrounding areas, caused by magnetic activity.

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What is a Solar Eclipse?

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A Solar Eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun, blocking all or part of the Sun's light.

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Explain the concept of Emission Spectrum.

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An Emission Spectrum is the spectrum of light emitted by a substance when it is heated or energized, showing specific wavelengths of light.

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What is Absorption Spectrum?

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An Absorption Spectrum is a spectrum of absorbed light, showing dark lines or bands where specific wavelengths have been absorbed by a substance.