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The Sun The Violent Life Of Our Star

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Our violent Sun

Imágenes

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The boiling plasma conveyor belt

teacher The convection zone circulates hot plasma upward to the surface in giant boiling bubbles.

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The slow escape of light

teacher Photons created in the core take over 100,000 years to struggle through the dense radiative zone.

Fun Facts

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Fun Fact

Photon travel time: A particle of light takes over 100,000 years to leave the Sun's interior, but only 8 minutes to reach Earth.

Quizzes

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How long does it take for light to travel from the Sun's surface to Earth?

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Which element does the Sun primarily fuse together to produce its immense energy?

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What is the visible surface layer of the Sun called?

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How many tons of hydrogen does the Sun fuse into helium every single second?

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What causes the boiling motion in the Sun's convection zone?

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How long does it take for a photon to travel through the Sun's dense radiative zone?

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What is the approximate temperature of the Sun's photosphere?

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What is the temperature at the center of the Sun's core?

Glosario

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Glossary

nuclear fusion (noun)
A nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing vast amounts of energy. This reaction converts 600 million tons of the Sun's hydrogen into helium every second.

Gossip

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Which solar layer sounds the most terrifying?

Videos

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teacher Where the crushing pressure begins

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teacher The boiling plasma conveyor belt

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teacher The slow escape of light

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teacher The glowing surface we see