The spectrum of the solar corona reveals emission lines that originate in atoms from which many electrons have been stripped. What conclusion can be drawn from this result?
A) The magnetic field intensity is high enough to drag electrons from the atoms.
B) The solar rotation speed at coronal height reduces the ability of atoms to retain electrons.
C) The pressure of the gas is sufficient to squeeze the electrons from the atoms.
D) The atomic collision energies and hence the gas temperatures are extremely high.
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