The Sun/EMR

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What are sunspots?

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Sunspots are areas in the photosphere of the sun that are cooler than the surrounding gases.

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What does the blue section of a wave measure?

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The blue section of a wave measures the wavelength.

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In which zone of the sun's interior does energy move through convection currents?

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Energy moves through convection currents in the convection zone.

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How do you calculate the frequency of light given its wavelength? (f=c/λ)

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To calculate frequency, use the formula f = c/λ, where c is the speed of light and λ is the wavelength.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process in which hydrogen atoms collide and fuse to form helium in the sun's core.

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What is the speed of light?

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The speed of light is approximately 3.00 x 10^8 meters per second.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

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The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.

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What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?

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Wavelength and frequency are inversely related; as wavelength increases, frequency decreases, and vice versa.

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What color of light has the shortest wavelength?

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Violet light has the shortest wavelength in the visible spectrum.

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What is the core of the sun?

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The core of the sun is the innermost layer where nuclear fusion occurs, producing energy.