Which one of the following best describes William Herschel's model of the Sun? Question 27Answer
a. The Sun consists of a cool, solid, dark, spherical interior with two exterior layers of cloud floating above it. The upper layer of the clouds consists of the glowing matter while the lower layer is a reflecting shield that keeps the interior cool.
b. The surface of the Sun is inhabited with immense organisms that look like willow leaves and are in constant motion. It is likely that the vital action of these organisms is the source of heat and light of the Sun.
c. The Sun is an immense ball of gas, heated to the point of incandescence.
d. The Sun is similar to every planet in the solar system with the exception that the surface of it is heated to the point of incandescence. It is unlikely that the Sun is inhabited.
e. The Sun consists of a cool, solid, dark, spherical interior with dark, cool patches upon it. These dark cool patches are inhabited.
