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The Sun does not have a surface as we know it, but a photosphere which is the visible surface of the Sun.

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What is the largest ball of hot gas in the solar system?

The largest ball of hot gas in the solar system is the Sun. It is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma that provides light and heat to the planets in our solar system.


Is the sun the biggest hot ball of gas?

The Sun is indeed a massive ball of hot gas, primarily composed of hydrogen and helium, and it is the largest object in our solar system. However, it is not the biggest star or hot gas ball in the universe; many stars, such as supergiants, are significantly larger than the Sun. The Sun's size and temperature are typical for a G-type main-sequence star, but the universe contains a wide variety of stars with different characteristics.


Has anyone steped on the sun?

No, it is not possible for someone to step on the sun as it is a massive, hot ball of gas located millions of miles away from Earth. The sun's surface temperature is around 5500 degrees Celsius, which is far too hot for any object to physically reach and step on.


What is granulation on the sun caused by?

The grainieness is caused by convective cells at the sun's sufrace. Hooter material rises up at the centers of these "grains" (called granules) while less hot material sinks around their edges. Each granule is several hundred miles across.


Does convection involves cool gas rising toward the solar surface and hot gas sinking into the interior?

No, convection in the Sun involves hot gas rising towards the surface due to its lower density, then cooling and sinking back into the interior. This process is driven by the heat produced in the Sun's core through nuclear fusion.

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What is a homophone for hot ball of burning gas in space?

A homophone for "hot ball of burning gas in space" is "son."


Is the sun a hot ball of gasses?

No. The sun is an enormous ball of hot gasses. Earth could fit inside of it more than a million times over.


Is the sun a small ball of hot gasses?

No. The sun is an enormous ball of hot gasses. Earth could fit inside of it more than a million times over.


What is the sun's surface made up of?

the sun in it's entirety is made up of a majority of hydrogen and a high minority of helium, the sun is alljust a big ball of gas really


Why does sun have to be hot?

It is a ball of fire. It is a gigantic ball of fiery gas. So, yes. I think that the Sun is hot.


What are postulates All cats walk on four legs. the sun is a hot ball of gas. mammals are animals that produce milk and have hair?

the sun is a hot ball of gas


What is the name of the largest ball of hot gas in the solar system?

Sol The Sun is the name we use for the star of this solar system.


What are stars really?

Stars are enormous balls of extremely hot gas, which are similar to our sun, but much farther away.


Are there mountains on Saturn?

Saturn is mostly gas and liquid metals because of the enormous pressure created by the sheer size of the planet it is very hot! there are no distinct images of the surface of Saturn but the moons have mountain ranges


When a contracting hot ball of gas spins into a disk shape it cools faster do to what?

When a contracting hot ball of gas spins into a disk shape, it cools faster due to increased surface area for heat dissipation. The spinning disk allows more heat to be radiated away from the system, leading to quicker cooling compared to a non-spinning ball of gas. Additionally, the disk shape promotes efficient cooling by allowing heat to be transferred to the surrounding environment more effectively.


What is the largest ball of hot gas in the solar system?

The largest ball of hot gas in the solar system is the Sun. It is a massive, luminous sphere of plasma that provides light and heat to the planets in our solar system.


Is a galaxy a hot planet?

No. A galaxy is an enormous cluster of stars, gas, dust, and the planets, asteroids, and comets that orbit those stars.