The AVERAGE Density of the Interstellar Medium Is

question 3

Multiple Choice

The AVERAGE density of the interstellar medium is:

• A) 1 atom/cm³
• B) 1,000 atoms/cm³
• C) 10⁶ atoms/cm³
• D) 10¹² atoms/cm³

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