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What powers a star at its center?
What powers a star at its center?
- Nuclear fusion (correct)
- Gravitational force
- Solar wind
- Magnetic fields
How is the temperature of a star's surface calculated?
How is the temperature of a star's surface calculated?
- Measuring the distance from Earth
- Observing the solar spectrum and using radiation laws (correct)
- Analyzing the color of the star
- Studying the star's magnetic field
What is the layer where radiation escapes to space in a star called?
What is the layer where radiation escapes to space in a star called?
- Photosphere (correct)
- Chromosphere
- Corona
- Convective zone
What key property of a star shows differential rotation like Jupiter and Saturn?
What key property of a star shows differential rotation like Jupiter and Saturn?
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