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What methods do scientists use to estimate the central temperature of the sun?

Scientists use various methods to estimate the central temperature of the sun, including analyzing the sun's spectrum, studying its internal structure and composition, and using mathematical models based on nuclear fusion processes.


How do scientists know how hot the sun is?

Scientists study the light emitted by the Sun using spectroscopy, which separates sunlight into different wavelengths. By analyzing the distribution of these wavelengths, scientists can determine the temperature of the Sun's surface, which is about 5,500 degrees Celsius. They also use theoretical models and observations of the Sun's behavior to estimate its internal temperature, which is much higher, reaching millions of degrees Celsius.


Describe Two ways scientists calculate the age of the universe?

By measuring the rate of expansion of the universe using the Hubble constant and then calculating backwards to determine when the universe started expanding, scientists can estimate the age of the universe. By studying the cosmic microwave background radiation left over from the Big Bang, scientists can infer the age of the universe by measuring the temperature fluctuations and using them to determine the time since the universe began.


What methods are used to calculate the surface temperature of a planet?

The surface temperature of a planet is calculated using methods such as measuring the amount of sunlight it receives, analyzing its atmosphere composition, and studying its thermal radiation. Scientists use these data to estimate the average temperature on the planet's surface.


How can scientists keep track of tornadoes?

Scientists track tornadoes using Doppler radar and reports from eyewitnesses.

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What methods do scientists use to estimate the central temperature of the sun?

Scientists use various methods to estimate the central temperature of the sun, including analyzing the sun's spectrum, studying its internal structure and composition, and using mathematical models based on nuclear fusion processes.


How do scientist estimate the temperature of the sun?

We don't need to estimate it, we can measure it (at least the surface temperature) using the cavity radiation equation and experimental observation of the solar spectrum.


How does the US measure temperature?

In the US, temperature is typically measured using the Fahrenheit scale. However, scientists often use the Celsius scale for more standardized measurements. Temperature can be measured using various instruments such as thermometers or digital temperature sensors.


How do scientists know how hot the sun is?

Scientists study the light emitted by the Sun using spectroscopy, which separates sunlight into different wavelengths. By analyzing the distribution of these wavelengths, scientists can determine the temperature of the Sun's surface, which is about 5,500 degrees Celsius. They also use theoretical models and observations of the Sun's behavior to estimate its internal temperature, which is much higher, reaching millions of degrees Celsius.


Do scientists typically measure temperature using the Fahrenheit scale?

No, scientists typically measure temperature using the Celsius or Kelvin scale. The Fahrenheit scale is more commonly used in the United States and a few other countries for everyday temperature measurements.


Can you estimate temperature using cricket chirps sometimes?

yes the slower the hotter the faster the colder


Can the Kenmore ranges model 790.71411404 oven temperature be calibrated?

no. you can estimate by using an oven therometer


Describe Two ways scientists calculate the age of the universe?

By measuring the rate of expansion of the universe using the Hubble constant and then calculating backwards to determine when the universe started expanding, scientists can estimate the age of the universe. By studying the cosmic microwave background radiation left over from the Big Bang, scientists can infer the age of the universe by measuring the temperature fluctuations and using them to determine the time since the universe began.


Scientists estimate that the Earth is 4.94 billion years old Express this using scientific notation?

4.94 to the 10 power easy shi*


What is the Arctic wolf's population?

Scientists can only estimate the harp seal's population. Using aerial photography and other tools, they estimate the harp seal to number in the range of 7.5 million.


Is Mean is more sensitive to skewness than the median?

If the distribution is positively skewed , then the mean will always be the highest estimate of central tendency and the mode will always be the lowest estimate of central tendency (If it is a uni-modal distribution). If the distribution is negatively skewed then mean will always be the lowest estimate of central tendency and the mode will be the highest estimate of central tendency. In both positive and negative skewed distribution the median will always be between the mean and the mode. If a distribution is less symmetrical and more skewed, you are better of using the median over the mean.


Why using the time taken for fly eggs to hatch might give an unreliable estimate of the time at which the body was dumped?

The life cycle of a blow fly is commonly used by scientists to determine the time of death of a human or animal. One way they can be unreliable in estimating the time a body was dumped is when someone does not take temperature into consideration. Temperature can affect the life cycle of a blow fly.