An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 11.10

The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · pressure-scale-height-granulation

Problem

(a) Using the data given in Example 11.2.2, estimate the pressure scale height at the base of the photosphere. (b) Assuming that the ratio of the mixing length to the pressure scale height is 2.2, use the measured Doppler velocity of solar granulation to estimate the amount of time required for a convective bubble to travel one mixing length. Compare this value to the characteristic lifetime of a granule.

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