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nenivikky

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What is the explanation for the pattern of granulation seen on the visible surface of the Sun?
 
  a. The granules form the base of a circulation pattern that extends from the photosphere to the outer corona.
  b. The granules are regions of nuclear energy generation in the Sun's photosphere.
  c. Each granule contains a strong magnetic field, which compresses and heats the gas underneath it.
  d. The granules are the tops of hot gas that have risen from the Sun's convective zone.

Question 2

An object in orbit around Earth
 
  a. is not experiencing gravity. b. is in free fall.
  c. is accelerating towards Earth. d. is in free fall and is accelerating toward Earth.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d



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