What Is The Actual Color Of The Sun?

What Is The Actual Color Of The Sun?

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Physics, Science, Chemistry, Geography

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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.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the color of the sun for astrophysicists?

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Describe how the temperature of a star relates to its color.

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