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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.



sarah_brady415

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

d



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