Why is the Sun Brighter than Other Stars? TCI 5th Science

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What causes a star to produce light?

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The intense heat at the core of a star causes it to produce light.

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What is a light-year?

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A light-year is the distance that light travels in 1 year.

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What energy do stars produce?

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Stars produce heat and light.

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Which star will appear brightest from Earth?

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Star A, because it is closest to Earth.

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What do we call the straight lines that light from stars travel in?

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Rays.

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What is the main reason the Sun appears brighter than other stars?

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The Sun is much closer to Earth than other stars.

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What is the temperature at the core of the Sun?

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The core of the Sun can reach temperatures of about 15 million degrees Celsius.

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What is the process called that powers the Sun?

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Nuclear fusion.

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What is the difference between apparent brightness and absolute brightness?

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Apparent brightness is how bright a star appears from Earth, while absolute brightness is how bright a star actually is at a standard distance.

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What is the main component of the Sun?

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The Sun is primarily made of hydrogen.