Foundations of Astronomy (MindTap Course List)
Foundations of Astronomy (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781337399920
Author: Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 13, Problem 1RQ
To determine

The reason for the well mixing of red dwarf interiors.

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Answer to Problem 1RQ

The thoroughly mixing is due to the convection at the surface of the star.

Explanation of Solution

Red dwarf stars are main sequence stars which still have fuel inside the core in it and hence fusion reaction.

It has less surface temperature of around 2,000K to 4,000K. The red colour of the star defines its name and the red signifies the low surface temperature.

The convection process is still be there at the surface of this stars which leads to the thorough mixing of gases and other elements present in it.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the thoroughly mixing is due to the convection at the surface of the star.

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