Question

Consider the following statements:
(1) The part of the Sun that we can see is known as Photosphere.
(2) The outer most part of the Sun, which is visible only at the time of a solar eclipse is known as Corona.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. Only 1
• B. Only 2
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

The Photosphere is the visible portion of the Sun that we see from Earth. It is basically a layer about 100 km thick on the surface of the Sun.

Sun's corona is basically the outermost part of its atmosphere, which is a jacket of gases. Corona is not visible during normal times without special instruments due to the brightness of the Sun, but it is visible during a solar eclipse.