Multiple Choice
The solar wind is made up primarily of:
A) electrons and helium nuclei (the "ash" of nuclear fusion) .
B) hydrogen nuclei, with very few electrons.
C) hydrogen nuclei and electrons, some helium nuclei.
D) equal numbers of all light elements, up to oxygen but no electrons, because they are unable to escape the Sun's gravity.
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