Solar Wind

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A stream of electrically charged particles released by the Sun’s corona

Real World Example

Imagine you're trying to carry a large bunch of balloons on a windy day, and the wind keeps pulling them in every direction. This is similar to how the Sun's corona releases a stream of electrically charged particles, known as solar wind, into space. Just as the wind tugs at your balloons, the solar wind consists of particles that are pushed away from the Sun's surface into space, carrying energy and momentum much like the wind carries your balloons.

Practice Version

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