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The momentum flux (N/m?) of the solar wind is given by F = n m vsw where nis the density (kg/m3), mis the mass per particle (kg), and vsw is the speed (m/s). Using the
same average values used earlier (n= 3 cm³ and vsw = 600 km/s) calculate the momentum flux of the solar wind at 1 AU. Report your answer in scientific notation to 2
significant digits.
The solar wind momentum flux at 1 AU is
N/m?.
For this calculation, assume the solar wind is comprised entirely of protons.
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Transcribed Image Text:The momentum flux (N/m?) of the solar wind is given by F = n m vsw where nis the density (kg/m3), mis the mass per particle (kg), and vsw is the speed (m/s). Using the same average values used earlier (n= 3 cm³ and vsw = 600 km/s) calculate the momentum flux of the solar wind at 1 AU. Report your answer in scientific notation to 2 significant digits. The solar wind momentum flux at 1 AU is N/m?. For this calculation, assume the solar wind is comprised entirely of protons.
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