This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: During a helium flash, what happens to the star? Does it get brighter? Why or why not? What will ... (Read 55 times)

londonang

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jul 27, 2018
During a helium flash, what happens to the star? Does it get brighter? Why or why not?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The apparent surface of Jupiter is actually the tops of ________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Anton

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 302
Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The energy released in a helium flash expands and cools the core and ultimately results in a reduction in energy output. Even though the surface temperature of the star increases, the luminosity decreases.

Answer to Question 2

clouds


londonang

  • Member
  • Posts: 540
Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
Gracias!

peter

  • Member
  • Posts: 330
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Patients who cannot swallow may receive nutrition via a parenteral route—usually, a catheter is inserted through the chest into a large vein going into the heart.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

All patients with hyperparathyroidism will develop osteoporosis. The parathyroid glands maintain blood calcium within the normal range. All patients with this disease will continue to lose calcium from their bones every day, and there is no way to prevent the development of osteoporosis as a result.

The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System.
Star Map Star Map
Bright-Line Spectra of Hydrogen and Helium Bright-Line Spectra of Hydrogen and Helium
A balloon filled with helium gas at 20°C occupies 2.91 L at 1.00 atm. The balloon is immersed ... A balloon filled with helium gas at 20°C occupies 2.91 L at 1.00 atm. The balloon is immersed ...
The surface temperature of the star is 6000 K. At what wavelength is its light output a maximum The surface temperature of the star is 6000 K. At what wavelength is its light output a maximum
Smooth Brittle Star. Smooth Brittle Star.
Video: Bone elongation - processes at the epiphyseal plate

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library