Author Question: What is the solar wind, and how does it affect objects in the solar system? What will be an ideal ... (Read 80 times)

Diane · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

What is the solar wind, and how does it affect objects in the solar system?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Radio telescopes have poor resolving power because

a. their diameters are so large.
b. the energy they receive is not electromagnetic radiation.
c. radio waves have long wavelengths.
d. their diameters are so large and the energy they receive is not electromagnetic radiation.
e. None of the other choices are correct.

Joc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

The solar wind is gas flowing away from the Sun, and can be considered an extension of the corona. The solar wind interacts with Earth's magnetic field to produce aurorae. The solar wind can disrupt navigation systems and cause surges in electrical power lines and damage to Earth's satellites

Answer to Question 2

c