Understanding Spectroscopy in Astronomy

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What is the result of gases in a star's outer layers absorbing light?

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Formation of dark lines.

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What does the term 'photosphere' mean?

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Sphere of light.

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What transformation occurs to the proton during the fusion process?

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The proton becomes a neutron.

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What can be determined by analyzing the dark lines in a star's spectrum?

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The star's chemical composition.

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What is the primary source of energy in the sun?

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Nuclear fusion.

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What is spectroscopy?

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The study of the interaction between light and matter.

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What is a spectrum?

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A range of different colors produced when light is dispersed.

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What is the significance of dark lines in a spectrum?

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They indicate the presence of specific elements in a star.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is the role of the sun's core?

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It is where nuclear fusion occurs, producing energy.