The electron spirals around a magnetic field line and emits photons in a process called _________________.
A)synchrotron radiation
B)nuclear fusion
C)nuclear fission
D)an accretion disk

Question

The electron spirals around a magnetic field line and emits photons in a process called _________________. 
A)synchrotron radiation 
B)nuclear fusion 
C)nuclear fission 
D)an accretion disk

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Synchrotron radiation is the process in which an electron spirals around a magnetic field line and emits photons. This process is commonly observed in astrophysical systems such as black holes, pulsars, and galaxies.

The Electron Spirals Around a Magnetic Field Line and Emits