UNIVERSE
THE SUN
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Question
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Solar flares are
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large flares of energy that loop back to the sun’s surface.
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areas on the sun’s surface that appear darker because they are a lower temperature than surrounding areas.
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bursts of energy that flash off the sun’s surface.
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Solar flares are a sudden explosion of energy caused by tangling, crossing or reorganizing of magnetic field lines near sunspots. The surface of the Sun is a very busy place. It has electrically charged gases that generate areas of powerful magnetic forces. These areas are called magnetic fields.
Detailed explanation-2: -The energy released during a flare is typically on the order of 1027 ergs per second. Large flares can emit up to 1032 ergs of energy. This energy is ten million times greater than the energy released from a volcanic explosion.
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