Question

Several energy transfers occur during the process of the Aurora Borealis. Which transfer is the energy the greatest? (1 point)
Electrons in the atoms jump to a higher energy level.
Energy is the same at each step
Electrons from the Sun transfer energy to atoms in the atmosphere.
Electrons fall and release energy as light.

Answer 1

Electrons from the Sun transfer energy to atoms in the atmosphere.

Reason: The incoming solar electrons carry the largest amount of kinetic energy; they impart that energy to atmospheric atoms during collisions, which then is partly stored as excitation and finally released as lower-energy photons.