When the Solar Wind (Mostly Protons and Electrons,emitted Continuously at Relatively

When the solar wind (mostly protons and electrons,emitted continuously at relatively high speeds by the Sun) approaches Mercury,it:

A) is guided around the planet by the magnetic field.
B) is absorbed and stopped by the atmosphere of the planet.
C) hits the surface directly, causing heat and a continuous fluorescent glow.
D) is repelled by the high electrostatic charge on the planet.

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