What Is The Actual Color Of The Sun?

The video explains why the sun appears yellow due to atmospheric scattering, even though it is actually white. It covers the electromagnetic spectrum, highlighting that visible light is a small part of it. The video also discusses how scattering affects the color of the sky and the sun. It emphasizes the significance of the sun's color in astronomy, particularly in spectroscopy, to understand star characteristics. The relationship between star color and temperature is explained, noting that cooler stars appear red and hotter stars appear blue.

What is the natural color of the sun when viewed from space?

• White

• Yellow

• Red

• Blue

Which part of the electromagnetic spectrum is visible to the human eye?

• Infrared

• Visible light

• Radio waves

• Gamma rays

Why does the sky appear blue during the day?

• Because the sun emits blue light

• Because of the reflection of the ocean

• Due to the absorption of other colors

• Due to the scattering of blue light by the atmosphere

What technique is used to analyze the light spectrum of stars?

• Spectroscopy

• Radiography

• Thermography

• Astrology

Which color indicates a cooler star?

• Yellow

• Red

• White

• Blue