Astronomers can use ____ to measure magnetic fields on the sun. A) helioseismology B) perchloroethylene (C₂Cl₄) C) neutrino detectors D) a magnetic carpet E) the Zeeman effect

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The Zeeman effect allows astronomers to measure the splitting of spectral lines in the sun's atmosphere, which is caused by the magnetic field. This can give them information about the strength and direction of the magnetic field.

Astronomers Can Use ____ to Measure Magnetic Fields on the Sun