The Mystery of Nanoflares Quiz

What is the energy equivalent of a typical nanoflare?

• 500 megatons of TNT

• 240 megatons of TNT

• 100 megatons of TNT

• 50 megatons of TNT

Why are nanoflares considered significant despite their small size?

• They occur infrequently but with high energy.

• They are a billion times more energetic than ordinary flares.

• They are constantly active on the sun.

• They are visible to the naked eye.

What is the temperature of the sun's corona compared to its surface?

• The corona is slightly cooler than the surface.

• The corona is cooler than the surface.

• The corona is about the same temperature as the surface.

• The corona is much hotter than the surface.

How does nanoflare activity relate to the solar cycle?

• It decreases during Solar Minimum.

• It increases during Solar Maximum.

• It only occurs during Solar Maximum.

• It remains constant throughout the solar cycle.

What was the initial reaction to using NuSTAR to study the sun?

• It was immediately accepted as a great idea.

• It was rejected due to technical limitations.

• It was considered a waste of resources.

• It was initially thought to be a crazy idea.