Does the Sun Emit Gamma Rays and What Happens to Them?

Discover how gamma rays are produced by the Sun and what happens to them as they travel through space.

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Yes, the Sun does give out gamma rays. These rays are produced in the core through nuclear fusion but are generally absorbed and converted into less energetic forms of electromagnetic radiation, such as X-rays, visible light, and ultraviolet light, by the Sun's outer layers. Thus, we don't receive significant gamma radiation from the Sun at Earth's surface.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is gamma radiation? Gamma radiation is a form of high-energy electromagnetic radiation produced during nuclear reactions.
  2. How does the Sun produce gamma rays? The Sun produces gamma rays in its core through the process of nuclear fusion.
  3. Why don't we receive gamma rays from the Sun? Gamma rays are absorbed and converted into less energetic forms of radiation by the Sun's outer layers before reaching Earth.

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