Deck 52: The Suns Source of Power

Question 1

In E=mc² -c stands for _____.

A) speed of sound
B) energy construction
C) speed of light
D) energy of fusion

Answer 1

speed of light

Question 2

The force that holds the nucleus of the atom together is called the _____.

A) weak force
B) nuclear force
C) neutron force
D) E-M force

Answer 2

nuclear force

Question 3

This is an almost massless particle that is produced in fusion:

A) proton
B) electron
C) neutron
D) neutrino

Answer 3

neutrino

Question 4

The Sun's source of energy is

A) fission of heavy elements.
B) fusion of hydrogen into helium.
C) combustion of hydrogen with oxygen.
D) heat generated by gravity.

Question 5

Based on our theory and observations we think the sun uses ______ cycle to produce energy.

Question 6

The sun produces the _____ neutrino in its fusion reactions.

Question 7

Cosmic rays are fast moving particles in space.

Question 8

The three-step process that creates energy in the sun is called the helium helium chain.