The Surface of the Sun near Its Edge Appears Dimmer

question 2

Multiple Choice

The surface of the Sun near its edge appears dimmer and cooler than at the center of the disk when viewed in visible light because one sees

• A) deeper into the Sun near the edge than at disk, and temperature increases with depth.
• B) light from the edge that has had to pass through more of the absorbing chromosphere and corona and is thereby reduced in intensity.
• C) less deeply into the Sun near the edge than at disk center, and temperature decreases with depth.
• D) less deeply into the Sun near the edge than at disk center, and temperature increases with depth.

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