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Why Is the Sun's Corona So Much Hotter Than Its Surface?

šŸ’” The Answer

  • The Sun's corona reaches temperatures of millions of degrees Kelvin.
  • In contrast, the visible surface is only about 5,500 degrees Celsius.
  • This paradox has puzzled scientists for decades, known as coronal heating.
  • One leading theory involves nanoflares caused by magnetic reconnection.
  • Another theory suggests waves from the surface transfer energy upward.

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