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What is unique about the suns rotation?
Different layers rotate at different speeds. See related question.
The circulation of gases in the sun combines with the suns rotation to create what?
The circulation of gases in the Sun, along with its rotation, creates magnetic fields. These magnetic fields are responsible for various phenomena such as sunspots, solar flares, and the solar wind.
The suns pole reversals are tied to it's what?
The Sun's pole reversals are tied to its magnetic field dynamics, specifically the solar cycle, which lasts about 11 years. During this cycle, the Sun's magnetic field undergoes significant changes, including the reversal of its magnetic poles. This phenomenon is linked to the movement and interaction of plasma within the Sun, driven by its differential rotation and convection processes. These reversals influence solar activity, including sunspots and solar flares, affecting space weather and conditions in the solar system.
What protects the earth from suns harmful rays?
The Ozone layer of the earth protects the earth from the harmful UV radiations of the sun.
Solar flares may be seen in the sun's?
You can see Solar Flares in the Suns' Corona. corona (apex)
When is a magnetic field is the strongest on a magnet?
the magnet field is the strongest well the summer solstic when the suns gravitational pull is the strongest
Where is the suns energy less entense on earth?
At the poles.
Where are the Suns rays least direct on the earth?
At the poles
How often does the suns poles reverse?
The Sun's magnetic poles reverse approximately every 11 years during the solar cycle. This phenomenon is part of the Sun's complex magnetic behavior, which influences solar activity, including sunspots and solar flares. The pole reversal occurs when the Sun's magnetic field undergoes a complete flip, with the north and south poles switching places. This cycle can vary slightly in duration and intensity but typically aligns with the solar cycle's peak activity.
Why is The Sun's magnetic field less than half of what it was just 22 years ago?
The suns magnetic field varies greatly. The suns thermal activity seems to be involved in this seeming as the sun has many many north and south poles. The suns "cycle" from most activity to least activity is every 11 years. 22 years seems to be 2 cycles ago. There is still alot of information that is theoretical or just not known so it is hard to answer.
Is the earths magnetic field stronger than the suns?
it's not
How are the suns rays different at the equator compared to the poles?
Only in the angle of incidence.
What are the small dark areas on the suns suface?
Sun spots (magnetic storms).
What evidence is there on earth having a magnetic field?
To start if we didnt have a magnetic field we would be fried by the suns radiation. The northern lights are evidence that we have a magnetic field surrounding earth.
How are suns magnetic fields produced?
The magnetic fields of suns are believed to be generated by the motion of charged particles (primarily ionized hydrogen) within the star's outer layers. As these charged particles move and circulate, they create electric currents, which in turn give rise to magnetic fields. The complex interactions between these moving charged particles and the magnetic fields help to sustain the sun's magnetic activity.
What is the earth's axis and where is it located?
The Earths axis is an imaginary line that extends from the physical North pole through the Earth to the physical South pole. Physical poles not magnetic poles. Why the axis is important to us is because the Earth is tilted 23 degrees on this axis in relation to the plane of rotation around the Sun, causing us to experience the different season due to the angle of the suns rays impacting the Earth during the year. The Earths axis is an imaginary line that extends from the physical North pole through the Earth to the physical South pole. Physical poles not magnetic poles. Why the axis is important to us is because the Earth is tilted 23 degrees on this axis in relation to the plane of rotation around the Sun, causing us to experience the different season due to the angle of the suns rays impacting the Earth during the year.
How are th suns magnetic field and its activity cycle related?
The sun's magnetic field plays a crucial role in driving its activity cycle, which includes phenomena like sunspots, solar flares, and coronal mass ejections. The activity cycle of the sun is roughly 11 years long, and it is driven by the reversal of the sun's magnetic poles during this period. Changes in the sun's magnetic field strength and structure influence the level of solar activity observed during each cycle.
