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Ch 16 Sun Part 3

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TermDefinition
Mass-Energy Equivalence mass & energy are not independent, but can be converted into one another
E=mc^2 Einstein's formula that energy is equal to mass times the speed of light squared
Law of Conservation of Mass & Energy mass and energy must remain constant in any physical process
Proton-Proton Chain fusion reactions, from hydrogen to helium, which powers main-sequence stars
Strong Nuclear Force responsible for binding atomic nuclei together; the strongest fundamental force in the universe
Deuteron hydrogen isotope where a neutron is bound to the proton in the nucleus; "heavy" hydrogen
Positron atomic particle with properties identical to an electron except for its positive charge
Neutrino virtually massless and chargeless particle, produced in the fusion reactions of stars
Helium-3 isotope of helium with two protons and one neutron
Gamma Rays radiation far beyond the visible spectrum, produced in the fusion reactions of stars
Isotope element that contains the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons
Helium element with 2 protons and 2 neutrons (helium 4), produced in the fusion reactions of stars
Electromagnetic Force electric or magnetic force exerted between any two charged particles
Weak Nuclear Force responsible for certain nuclear reactions & radioactive decay; still stronger than gravity
Solar Neutrino Problem the observed number of neutrinos is only about half the predicted number
Neutrino Oscillations neutrinos likely can transform into other particles, and thus go undetected
Deuterium form of hydrogen with an extra neutron in its nucleus (deuteron atom)
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