The Zeeman effect, in which energy levels of electrons are shifted and produce a corresponding split in spectral lines observed, is used to measure ________ at the Sun's surface.
A. the velocity and oscillations of gas
B. gravitational field strength
C. magnetic field strength
D. the intensity of gamma rays
Answer: C
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A) protons and neutrons B) protons but a different number of neutrons C) protons but a different number of electrons D) neutrons but a different number of protons
An artificial Earth satellite in an elliptical orbit has its greatest centripetal acceleration when it is at what location?
a. nearest the Earth c. between Earth and Moon b. farthest from the Earth d. between Earth and Sun
The concentric fringes, formed when a curved lens is placed on an optical flat, are called
A) Galileo circles. B) Newton's rings. C) Young's rings. D) Faraday's circles. E) Maxwell circles.
If Mars' atmosphere is mostly carbon dioxide, why isn't it as hot as Venus?
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