The Fraunhofer Lines in the Solar Spectrum Are Actually

question 99

Multiple Choice

The Fraunhofer lines in the solar spectrum are actually:

• A)emission lines from hot gases in the chromosphere of the Sun.
• B)emission sections of the continuous spectrum of the photosphere.
• C)Zeeman lines around sunspots due to their strong magnetic fields.
• D)absorption lines due to the thin outer layer above the photosphere.
• E)redshifted lines due to the Sun's rotation.

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Definitions:

Perilymph

The fluid that fills the space between the membrane lining the bony labyrinth and the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, aiding in hearing and balance.

Superior Olivary Nucleus

A collection of neurons in the brainstem involved in auditory processing, particularly in the localization of sound sources.

High-Pitched Tones

Sounds that have a high frequency, perceived by the ear as sharp, squeaky, or shrill.

Spiral Organ

A sensory structure within the cochlea of the inner ear responsible for converting sound vibrations into neural signals.