Voyage to the Sun Flashcard

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How close will the Parker Solar Probe get to the sun?

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6.9 million km

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What protects the Parker Solar Probe from the sun's heat?

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A heat shield made of carbon foam

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What is the temperature at the sun's core?

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15 million°C

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What is the main mission of the Parker Solar Probe?

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To study the sun

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What is the purpose of the Parker Solar Probe's heat shield?

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To protect the probe from intense heat

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What is the Parker Solar Probe?

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A spacecraft designed to study the sun's outer atmosphere.

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What is solar energy?

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Energy that comes from the sun, which can be harnessed for power.

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What is the sun primarily made of?

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Hydrogen and helium gases.

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What is the significance of studying the sun?

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Understanding solar activity helps predict space weather and its effects on Earth.

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What is a solar flare?

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A sudden eruption of energy on the sun's surface.