P7 Physics - Observing the universe = P7C What are stars?

What colour are the hottest stars shown as?

Blue-White

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In the structure of stars, what happens in the photosphere?

energy radiated into space

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In the structure of stars, what happens in the Core?

hottest part where fusion takes place

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In the structure of stars, what happens in the radiative zone?

energy carried by photons

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In the structure of stars, what happens in the convective zone?

energy transported by convection

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What colour are the coldest stars shown as?

Red

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What is electrostatic replusion?

when positive charges repel

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Fill in the missing gap: Scientists sometimes use a temperature scale that starts at absolute zero, called the ______ scale.

Kelvin

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In the structure of stars, what happens in the photosphere?

energy radiated into space

In the structure of stars, what happens in the Core?

In the structure of stars, what happens in the radiative zone?

In the structure of stars, what happens in the convective zone?

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