Our Sun

Question 1

Plasma vs. Gas

Answer 1

The sun is plasma because it is more than just a gas.

Question 2

Source of light (Heat)

Answer 2

There is thermonuclear reaction in the core. FUSION

Question 3

How does convection work with the Sun?

Answer 3

The energy will travel outward. The convection works the same way as any other convection.

Question 4

What would it sound like next to the sun and why?

Answer 4

There is granulation occurring because there is gravity pulling and energy pushing so it moves back and forth constantly creating sound like a speaker.

Question 5

Hydro-static Equilibrium and Thermal Equilibrium

Answer 5

There is an equal amount of thermal energy to counter the gravity. The sun wont change size.

Question 6

Helioseismology?

Answer 6

This states that there are sun Quakes that occur.

Question 7

Photosphere, Cromosphere, Corona

Answer 7

Photosphere-What you can see
Cromosphere-The red gas layer just above the Photosphere.
Corona- You can only see this during an eclipse

Question 8

Solar wind

Answer 8

Protons/Plasma

Question 9

Prominences

Answer 9

Big glowing arch that shoots out

Question 10

Flares

Answer 10

When a prominence breaks

Question 11

Coronal Mass Ejection (CMJ)

Answer 11

When there is a solar storm. This will increase the northern and southern lights.

Question 12

Sunspot cycle

Answer 12

11 year period when there is an increase or decrease of size or number of sun spots. After the 22 years the magnetic field with flip.