It appears that,as the number of sunspots increases,the sun's total energy output
A) increases slightly.
B) decreases slightly.
C) begins to alternately increase and decrease above average values.
D) does not change.

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Sunspots are darker, cooler areas on the sun's surface that are associated with magnetic activity. When the number of sunspots increases, it means that there is more magnetic activity occurring, which can lead to an increase in the sun's total energy output. While the increase may be slight, it is still a measurable effect.

It Appears That,as the Number of Sunspots Increases,the Sun's Total