what type of spectrum does the sun emit?
where does nuclear fusion in the sun occur?
if a star begins its evolution with 10 times the mass of the sun, but ends up with 2 times the mass of the sun, what type of object does it form?
elctromagnetic spectrum
in the sun's interior
I think a star with 10x the mass of the sun will end up as a black hole.
I am sorry, Mme. I didn't see you had answered already. My computer is very slow and by the time it posts my answer, others may have already answered in the meantime. Maybe I should just stop answering questions!
Actually, I think now that a star with 10x the solar mass will end up as a neutron star. (But I may be wrong.)
To answer these questions, we can rely on scientific knowledge and research.
1. What type of spectrum does the sun emit?
The sun emits what is called a continuous spectrum. This means that it emits light at all wavelengths across the electromagnetic spectrum, from ultraviolet (UV) to visible light to infrared (IR). The continuous spectrum of the sun is a result of the various processes occurring within its outer layers.
To find more specific details about the sun's spectrum, you can search for "solar spectrum" or "spectral analysis of the sun." Scientists have extensively studied and measured the sun's spectrum using instruments like spectrographs.
2. Where does nuclear fusion in the sun occur?
Nuclear fusion, the process by which the sun generates energy, occurs within its core. The sun's core has extremely high temperatures and pressures that allow hydrogen atoms to collide forcefully and fuse together, forming helium. This fusion process releases an enormous amount of energy, which sustains the sun's heat and light output.
To learn more about the specifics of nuclear fusion in the sun, you can search for "solar fusion" or "nuclear fusion in stars." There are numerous resources available that provide in-depth explanations and models of this process.
3. If a star begins its evolution with 10 times the mass of the sun but ends up with 2 times the mass of the sun, what type of object does it form?
In this scenario, the star would go through a process known as a supernova. A supernova occurs when a massive star reaches the end of its life cycle. The core of the star collapses under its enormous gravitational force, causing an explosion that releases an extraordinary amount of energy.
When the explosion subsides, the remaining core may collapse even further, forming either a neutron star or a black hole. If the core ends up with a mass between roughly 1.4 and 3 times that of the sun, it becomes a neutron star. If it is more massive, above about 3 solar masses, it will become a black hole.
Exploring the details of stellar evolution and the types of objects that result from various mass ranges can be done by searching for "stellar evolution" or "formation of neutron stars and black holes."