3557. The mean surface temperature of the sun is estimated to be of the order of

A. 5500°C
B. 4000°C
C. 2000°C
D. 1000°C
✅ The correct answer is option A.
The temperature in the photosphere is about 10,000 degrees F (5,500 degrees C). It is here that the sun’s radiation is detected as visible light. Sunspots on the photosphere are cooler and darker than the surrounding area.

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