All of the following statements about the Sun's corona are true.Which one explains why it is a source of X-rays?
A)The temperature of the corona's gas is some 1 to 2 million Kelvin.
B)The corona lies above the visible surface of the Sun.
C)The corona's gas consists mostly of hydrogen and helium.
D)The corona's structure is largely shaped by magnetic fields.

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The high temperature of the corona's gas, some 1 to 2 million Kelvin, is what makes it a source of X-rays.

All of the Following Statements About the Sun's Corona Are