Table 1: Parameters of best-fit loop models.
Parameters Loop A Loop B
Geometry    
Half-length (1010 cm) 1.0 1.0
Cross-section (1018 cm2) 3.3 (3.6)a 17 (20)b
Aspect (R/L) 0.10 (0.11)a 0.22 (0.25)b
Morphology Single loop Arcade ($\sim$5 loops)
Heat pulse    
Location footpoints footpoints
Ratec (1028 erg/s) 27 14
Start time (s) 0 2600 (2200-2800)b
Duration (s) 600 600
Total energyc (1032 erg) 1.6 0.8
Heat decay    
Location corona corona
Initial ratec (1028 erg/s) 7.2 1.8
Start time (s) 600 3200 (2800-3400)b
e-folding time (s) 4500 4500
Total energyc (1032 erg) 3.2 0.8
Plasma parameters    
Max. temperature (MK) 46 20
Max. apex density (1011 cm-3) 1.1 0.2
Max. velocity (km s-1) 1400 800
a - If no residual heating is included in the decay phase.
b - Assuming that two arcades of loops B are ignited in a sequence (600 s one from the other).
c - Assuming a loop aspect 0.10 and 0.22, respectively.

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