Calculate the root-mean-square speed of protons

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Protons can escape from the surface of the sun if their kinetic energy is sufficient to overcome the gravitational potential energy.

a) Calculate the minimum speed necessary for escape

b) the surface temperature of the sun is about 6000 kelvin. Calculate the root-mean-square speed of protons and make graph of speed distribution

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