-Diagram 7-1 shows a plot of the temperature of the Sun as a function of distance above the bottom of the photosphere. What is the temperature of the Sun at a distance of 2,000 km
A)500 K
B)900 K
C)5,000 K
D)9,000 K
E)100,000 K

Question

-Diagram 7-1 shows a plot of the temperature of the Sun as a function of distance above the bottom of the photosphere. What is the temperature of the Sun at a distance of 2,000 km
A)500 K 
B)900 K 
C)5,000 K 
D)9,000 K 
E)100,000 K

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The temperature of the Sun at a distance of 2,000 km above the photosphere is approximately 9,000 K, as indicated by the plot in Diagram 7-1.

-Diagram 7-1 Shows a Plot of the Temperature of the Sun