An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 11.14

The Interstellar Medium and Star Formation — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · coronal-mass-ejection-mass-loss

Problem

Assuming that an average of one coronal mass ejection occurs per day and that a typical CME ejects 101310^{13} kg of material, estimate the annual mass loss from CMEs and compare your answer with the annual mass loss from the solar wind. Express your answer as a percentage of CME mass loss to solar wind mass loss.

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