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On Earth, the intensity of cosmic rays increases with altitude until a maximum where the atmosphere ends; this reflects the atmosphere's shielding effect. Outside Earth cosmic rays intensity is greatest at their source or origin, which seems to be mostly outside the solar system. Although some uncertainty remains, they are believed to be created by supernovae explosions, and possibly by the relativistic jets of quasars or active galactic nuclei.
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Why are cosmic rays harmful to living organisms?
Because the cosmic rays consist of charged particles like gamma rays and x-rays
What effect does the earths magnetic field have on the intensity of cosmic rays striking the earths surface?
The earth's magnetosphere acts as a shield to deflect harmful energies away.
Where can you find cosmic rays?
Through Milky way galaxy , most cosmic rays come from the Galaxy's disk.
Are cosmic rays part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
no they are not. NASA suggests that the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation does not include cosmic rays.
Are gamma rays stronger than cosmic ray?
Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, and they are the highest frequency form of that type of energy. They can be said to vibrate fastest. But cosmic rays are mostly protons, which are a form of particulate radiation. Comparing gamma rays to cosmic rays as regards frequency is not something we do.
The intensity of cosmic rays bombarding the Earth's surface is largest at the?
poles
What part of the electromagnetic spectrum has the greatest frequency?
If by greatest frequency you mean highest frequency, we know that the upper end of the electromagnetic spectrum has the greatest frequency. This is the home to the gamma rays. They have the highest frequency, shortest wavelength, and the greatest energy.
Why are cosmic rays harmful to living organisms?
Because the cosmic rays consist of charged particles like gamma rays and x-rays
What effect does the earths magnetic field have on the intensity of cosmic rays striking the earths surface?
The earth's magnetosphere acts as a shield to deflect harmful energies away.
What type of wave vibrates the faster cosmic rays or gamma rays?
There's a considerable (overlapping) range of frequencies for both gamma rays and cosmic rays, but the upper reach for gamma rays is considered to be higher than that for cosmic rays, all the way to 10^30Hz.
What are deadly cosmic rays?
They are rays from the sun. They are way more harmful than UV rays. They go in zigzag line. Anything struck by the deadly cosmic rays might get killed. The magnetic field is a force that protects the planet from deadly cosmic rays.
Name the person who discovered the cosmic rays?
Cosmic rays were discovered by Victor Hess in 1912.
Where can you find cosmic rays?
Through Milky way galaxy , most cosmic rays come from the Galaxy's disk.
Are cosmic rays part of the electromagnetic spectrum?
no they are not. NASA suggests that the spectrum of electromagnetic radiation does not include cosmic rays.
Are gamma rays stronger than cosmic ray?
Gamma rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation, and they are the highest frequency form of that type of energy. They can be said to vibrate fastest. But cosmic rays are mostly protons, which are a form of particulate radiation. Comparing gamma rays to cosmic rays as regards frequency is not something we do.
Which waves has the highest frequency?
the answer is gamma rays
What are the sources of cosmic rays?
Any energetic event can produce cosmic rays, ranging from supernovae events to quasar jets.
