Explorations: Introduction to Astronomy (Arny), 6th Edition

Chapter 12: The Sun, Our Star

Thought Questions

1
Why can the Sun not be powered by a chemical process such as the combustion of hydrogen and oxygen to form water?
2
Why is hydroelectric power generation an indirect form of solar power?
3
The Sun's corona has a temperature of 1 million K. Why does it not incinerate us?
4
Why is sailing an indirect form of solar power?
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