Layers of Stars Part 1
What is the layer located at the Center called?
The Core
How hot is the Convective Zone about?
2,000,000 C
What layer is above the Photosphere?
Chromosphere.
What is the Range of Temperature in the Chromosphere?
4,000 C - 50,000 C
What color is the coldest?
Red
How does the energy move outward in Radiative zone?
Electromagnetic waves, or radiation
Radiative
What 2 things cause nuclei close enough to fuse
High Temperature and Pressure
What 2 layers is the Radiative zone between.
The Core and Convective Zone
What type of star has a low temperature but a high luminosity?
Red Giants
What zone surrounds the Radiative Zone
Convective Zone
What do hot gases do in the Convective Zone?
Carry energy to the sun's surface.
What is the Chromosphere made up of?
Thin layers of gases
Is the Corona very dense or NOT very dense?
NOT very dense
What state do electrons move to when they absorb energy?
Ground to excited
What type of light does the Photosphere give off?
Visible light.
What is the Core made up of?
Gas
What is the Corona?
Huge region of gas
Where is Visible light located of the spectrum?
In the middle
What wavelength has low energy?
Long
What does Photosphere mean?
Sphere of light
Gases that have risen from the convection zone.
What is the Temperature of Corona?
Above 1,000,000 C
What color is the hottest in the HR Diagram?
Purple
What is 1 thing that Radio waves can be used for?
Communication