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An excellent question. The person who figures out the answer will certainly be in the running for the Nobel Prize in Physics.
The fact is, we don't know. There are a number of conflicting theories, but nothing is yet certain. We don't even know why some cycles are more or less than the average of about 11 years.
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∙ 15y agofusion. When two atoms of hydrogen are fused to great helium some mass is converted into energy. This is also why a helium atom does not mass (not weight, weight is a force) the same as two hydrogen atoms
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∙ 12y agoThere's a Nobel Prize in Physics with your name on it if you can figure out the answer. In short, we don't know - yet. The mechanics of the interior of the Sun are still quite mysterious. We don't know why there is an 11-year (more or less!) cycle of sunspots, or what relationship these have to solar storms. There's a lot more that we don't know that we do know.
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∙ 12y agoEasy! The sun because it has enough solar energy to create solar activity because the sun is a star
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∙ 13y agoCause? We're not certain which causes the other, but sunspots and magnetic storms on the Sun are related.
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Whart are cool spots on the sun?
Sunspots are cooler regions on the surface of the sun. Visually, they look like dark circles sporadically dotting the sun, and their numbers change from day to day.
What do scientists think Causes sunspots?
Astronomers have known for many years that sunspots are "storms" on the sun's surface, and also that solar prominences seen flaring from the sun during an eclipse probably come from sunspots. what they do not know - yet - is why the sunspots occur in farily regular cycles of many, gradually diminishing to few, and then rising again to many. Times of high sunspot activity are usually also times of high Northern Lights activity and radio interference on earth.
Does magnetic paint on a wall cause problems for computers in the room?
No, magnetic paint just allows magnets to stick to the paint, it is not magnetic itself. Even if it was, it would be much too weak to cause any damage.
There is evidence that the magnetic polarity of the earth has shifted several times in the past. what is the cause of this?
we do not know the cause
What does the magnetic field of earth cause?
Among other things the aurora.
How are sunspots created?
Sunspots are regions that are around 1200 degrees Celsius colder than the surroundings. They are caused by magnetic fields, which inhibit convection.
Are sunspots storms?
No, sunspots are "holes" in the sun's photosphere that allow you to see the layer just below. They are produced by concentrations of solar magnetic flux lines.
What is the intense magnetic fields of sunspots that cause archlike eruptions called?
prominences
The intense magnetic fields of sunspots cause archlike eruptions called what?
prominences
Do sunspots give off magnetic rays?
Sunspots do give off magnetic rays.
How are sunspots related to the powerful magnetic field on the sun?
sunspots are caused by the magnetic fields
Sunspots are known to be magnetic phenomena because?
Sunspots are known to be magnetic phenomena because of the Zeeman effect. The Zeeman effect has been found in sunspots.
What are the dark spots on the surface of the Sun that represent areas of cooler temperatures called?
Sunspots are dark areas on the sun's surface that are cooler than the surrounding area.
What kind of energy could cause a sunspot?
Magnetism. They are magnetic storms.
Why do solar flares happen near sunspots?
Sunspots are believed to be the sites where solar flares are generated. Sunspots are known to be "storms" on the sun's surface, but they are not yet fully understood.add The surface of our Sun is about 5800 deg C and above, and naturally most of the material is highly ionized. Thus large electrical currents may be generated, and these in turn cause the magnetic field loops seen as solar activity. These magnetic loops can accelerate the charged ions from the Sun, hence the name Solar Flare..
What is a possible cause solar prominences?
Solar prominences may be caused by the intense magnetic fields that are associated with sunspots.
What is a possible cause of solar prominences?
Solar prominences may be caused by the intense magnetic fields that are associated with sunspots.
