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How can the sun be classified?
How can the sun be classified?
A yellow main sequence star.
How is the sun's energy produced?
How is the sun's energy produced?
Through fusion of hydrogen into helium.
How does the sun differ from other sequence stars?
How does the sun differ from other sequence stars?
The sun is the closest to the Earth; other stars are binary.
How do CMEs affect Earth?
How do CMEs affect Earth?
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How are sunspots related to prominences and solar flares?
How are sunspots related to prominences and solar flares?
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Study Notes
Classification of the Sun
- Classified as a yellow main sequence star.
Energy Production
- Energy produced through the fusion of hydrogen into helium.
Comparison to Other Main Sequence Stars
- The Sun is the closest star to Earth, while many other stars in this category are binary systems.
Impact of Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs)
- CMEs pose dangers to Earth, potentially disrupting radio signals and affecting communications.
Relationship of Sunspots with Solar Phenomena
- Sunspots are associated with solar prominences, which are large loops of gas.
- Gases near sunspots can trigger violent eruptions known as solar flares.
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