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The Sun

The Sun is the star at the center of our solar system. It provides our planet with light, warmth, and energy.

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Can the sun melt a diamond on the sun?

No, a diamond would not melt on the sun because diamonds have a very high melting point (over 3500 degrees Celsius) while the surface temperature of the sun is around 5500 degrees Celsius. Diamonds also require oxygen to burn, which is absent on the sun.

What gets it's energy indirectly from the sun?

Plants get their energy indirectly from the sun through photosynthesis. They use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose, which is used as a source of energy for the plant. Other organisms then obtain energy by consuming plants or other organisms that have consumed plants.

How does the sun suck up water?

The sun does not suck up water. Water is evaporated by the heat from the sun, causing it to turn into water vapor and rise into the atmosphere. This is part of the water cycle where water is constantly being recycled on Earth.

How is there fire on the sun if there is no oxygen?

The Sun's energy is produced through nuclear fusion, where hydrogen atoms combine to form helium, releasing vast amounts of energy in the process. This energy manifests as heat and light, but it doesn't involve the combustion process that requires oxygen, like the fire we see on Earth.

Why the sun is inexhaustible source of energy?

Technically the sun is exhaustible as it will eventually run out of hydrogen, but that is predicted to be 4-5 billion years in the future. Since the sun will be around for that long it is considered an inexhaustible source of energy.

What in your skin protects you from the sun?

the melanin helps protect your skin, but it is not very strong.

It can protect you on a fairly warm day, but when its hot, you really should wear suncream/sunscrean.

They come in many variaties,

serums that sink in instantly, roll-on's that are quite handy,

or just plain suncream in squeasy bottle,my favourite:)

becuase its simple.

If you really want to protect yourself, the hotter the day, the higher the factor.

I wear a 30 on average, especially on holidays.

When was your father sun sun Johnson?

I'm not able to provide personal information about individuals.

When do Red Giant Stars explode?

There are different processes, depending on the type (and particularly mass) of the star. Red Giants are actually a stage in the life cycle of large stars. Our star (the sun) is a yellow dwarf, and as it burns out its first stage, in 4 to 5 billion years, it will expand into a red giant. Our star is putting out massive amounts of energy, by "burning" hydrogen into helium via nuclear fusion. The heat released in this constant state of fusion is the only thing keeping our star from collapsing in on itself, because the gravity is so great. Once all of this fuel is consumed, gravity will regain its leverage over the star, pulling it back inward. The power of the gravity causes fusion again with the new metallic materials within the burnt out sun, which causes it to expand outwards with its dying breath. It is believed that the rim of the red expansion will nearly reach our Earth, or possibly consume it.

Not all red giants will explode. Smaller ones, like our sun will become, will simply collapse into a dense white dwarf, eventually fading out to a brown dwarf and extinguishing as a black dwarf star. The Chandrasekhar Limit for stellar "explosions" is about 1.4 solar masses, or 1.4 times the mass of our sun. Stars that large and larger will "nova" or shed a lot of material in the final throes of the red giant stage, before they collapse into white dwarf stars.

The small population of stars in the range from 8 to 25 solar masses will not become white dwarfs, but will instead explode as supernovas, extremely powerful blasts which compress atomic nuclei into elements heavier than iron, and spraying them out far beyond the perimeter of the progenitor star. These stars do not collapse into a white dwarf but instead leave behind an enormously dense, rapidly spinning remnant known as a neutron star. Neutron stars are essentially atomic nuclei--atoms a quarter mile across that weigh as much as a star 1.5 to 3 times the size of our sun. Clumps of neutronium (degenerate matter, neutrons packed together as close as they can get) that are smaller than that are unstable and therefore do not exist.

After stars larger than 25 solar masses expand into red giants and complete the fuel consumption cycle, they also collapse and burst into supernovas, but the resulting remnant is even denser than neutronium. These stellar remnants pinch out of normal space, forming what are known as "black holes," since their "surface" escape velocity exceeds the speed of light.

Our sun's expansion into the red giant stage is expected to occur gradually four to five billion years from now over a period of about 80 million years. It would be difficult to describe this expansion as an "explosion." The contraction into a white dwarf will probably occur faster than that. Not all red giant stars will explode--only sufficiently massive ones.

The larger a star is, the shorter its life time. Stars that will nova could burn a billion years before doing so. Really big stars could go from birth to cataclysmic death in as little as a million years. The primary factor in determining the length of time between birth (fusion ignition) and death is stellar mass.

What is the net current of the solar wind?

The net current of the solar wind is typically carried by positively charged particles, such as protons and alpha particles, flowing out from the Sun. This creates an outward electric current that is balanced by a return current of electrons within the solar wind. The net current is a key factor in the interaction between the solar wind and the Earth's magnetosphere.

What is the value of a newspaper to show first man on the moon?

As a historical document, a newspaper reporting on the first man on the moon would have both intrinsic and monetary value. It provides a tangible record of a significant event in human history and could be of interest to collectors or historians. The rarity, condition, and demand for such a newspaper would determine its specific value.

When is the sun directly her in Levittown NY?

The sun is directly overhead (at its zenith) in Levittown, NY only twice a year during the summer solstice (around June 21st) and the winter solstice (around December 21st). At these times, the sun is positioned directly above the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, respectively.

Will the sun break up into small parts?

No. The sun is firmly held together by gravity.

What is the circle around the majestic sun?

The circle around the sun, known as a solar halo, is caused by the refraction, reflection, and dispersion of sunlight by ice crystals in the atmosphere. This optical phenomenon typically appears as a bright ring around the sun and can sometimes also have tinges of color, such as red or green.

What is the mass of an 95 kg object on earth?

The mass of a 95 kg object remains 95 kg regardless of its location; mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object. On Earth, a 95 kg object will experience a gravitational force that we commonly refer to as weight, which is equal to mass multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity (9.81 m/s^2). So, on Earth, a 95 kg object would weigh approximately 933 N (95 kg * 9.81 m/s^2).

Did maya worship the sun god?

Yes, ancient Maya civilization did worship the sun god, who was known as Kinich Ahau. He was considered a benevolent deity associated with warmth, light, and growth. The sun played a central role in Maya religious beliefs and practices.

How does earth stay orbit in its axis?

The Earth stays in orbit around its axis due to its rotation and inertia. The gravitational pull of the Sun keeps the Earth in its orbit, while its rotation on its axis causes day and night. The tilt of the Earth's axis also plays a role in the changing seasons.

How much larger is theSun than the earth?

The Sun is a large, but not the largest star. The Sun makes up for about 99.86% total mass of our solar system. About 1,3000000 earths can fit inside the Sun.

What does the word solar mean in the word solar system?

In the term "solar system, solar means related to the Sun. It describes the system of celestial bodie like planets, moons, and asteroids that orbit around the Sun. So, the "solar" in solar system emphasizes that these objects are all connected to and influenced by the Sun's gravitational pull.

When can you go into the sun after taking Cipro?

It is best to avoid prolonged sun exposure while taking Cipro (ciprofloxacin) due to the risk of increased sensitivity to sunlight and potential sunburn. If you need to go out in the sun, it is recommended to use sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit exposure to prevent skin damage.

How did karana protect her eyes from the sun?

She wore shields made of wood with small slits in them to see through.

Why can the sun make a circular image when it shined through a square hole?

The shape of the pinhole in a pinhole camera does not matter when the object is as far away as the sun (or even the moon). I once watched a solar eclipse by watching the continuously moving shadows on the ground of the leaves of trees. The gaps between the leaf shadows showed hundreds of bright images of the eclipse.

Why is the sun called as a star?

Perhaps a better question would be why is our star called a sun.

The sun is a star. The stars you see in the sky are suns so far away they are only tiny points of light.

Star -- A self-luminous gaseous spheroidal celestial body of great mass which produces energy by means of nuclear fusion reactions

Is the sun turning?

The sun does rotate on its axis, but not exactly the way the Earth does, because the sun is made of gas, and different sections of it rotate at different speeds.