The Surface of the Sun Appears Sharp When We Look

question 15

Multiple Choice

The surface of the Sun appears sharp when we look at it in visible light because

• A) the photosphere is cooler than the layers below it.
• B) the photosphere is thin compared with the other layers in the Sun.
• C) the photosphere is much less dense than the convection zone.
• D) its high luminosity provides plenty of photons, resulting in extreme definition.
• E) the Sun has a distinct surface.

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