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Explain what is meant by the solar cycle.  What role does magnetism play?
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The solar cycle is the periodic reversal of the Sun's magnetic field and occurs over a 22 year period.  It is equal to two sunspot cycles.  The north pole of the Sun changes to a south pole in 11 years and changes back to a north pole in another 11 years.
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