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arivle123

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In the context of excited atoms, briefly explain ground state.
 
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Briefly explain the dynamo effect.
 
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Answer to Question 1

Atoms cannot exist in an excited state forever. The excited atom is unstable and must eventually (usually within 10-9to 10-6seconds) give up the energy it has absorbed and return its electron to a lower energy level. The lowest energy level an electron can occupy is called the ground state.

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The Sun's magnetic field appears to be powered by the energy flowing outward in the form of moving currents of gas. The gas is highly ionized, so it is a very good conductor of electricity. When an electrical conductor rotates rapidly and is stirred by convection, it can convert some of the energy flowing outward as convection into a magnetic field. This process is called the dynamo effect, and it is believed to operate also in the liquid metal of Earth's core to produce Earth's magnetic field.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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:D TYSM

 

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