Question:
The solar corona is a very hot atmosphere surrounding the
Last updated: 8/2/2022
The solar corona is a very hot atmosphere surrounding the visible surface of the sun. X-ray emissions from the corona show that its temperature is about 2 x 10^6 K. The gas pressure in the corona is about 0.03 Pa. Estimate the number density of particles in the solar corona. Express your answer in particles per meter cubed.