Lecture 16 - Molecular Clouds and CO Flashcards
1
Q
What wavelengths are categorized as extreme ultra violet (EUV)?
A
10-121nm
2
Q
What wavelengths are categorized as far ultra violet (FUV)?
A
122-200nm
3
Q
What is the observed temperature of dense molecular clouds?
A
15 K
4
Q
How are dense molecular clouds ionized?
A
Through cosmic rays reactions
5
Q
Name Larson’s second law:
A
GMCs are gravitationally bound
6
Q
Name Larson’s third law:
A
GMCs have an approximately constant mean column density
7
Q
How are molecular clouds destroyed?
A
Probably by stars created by mass from the molecular clouds
