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Is it true that charged particles from the solar wind come closest to earth at the equator where earths magnetic field lines dip to earths surface?
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Why do charged particles from outer space like cosmic rays strike Earth more frequently at the poles than at the equator?
Charged particles are attracted to magnetic fields, and therefore are attracted to the magnetic poles of the Earth.
Do charged particles from solar wind come closest to Earth at the equator?
No. Charged particles come closest to Earth at the poles. This is because the Earth's magnetosphere has magnetic field lines that are generated from and reenter the poles. As such, the area near the equator is most protected by the magnetosphere, as it extends outward from the poles, surrounding the Earth. And the magnetosphere is weakest at the points of intersection at the poles. When charged particles are deflected by the magnetosphere, they follow these magnetic field lines, and reenter our atmosphere at the poles. High-energy radiation generated by these charged particles interacting with gases in the atmosphere is the reason for the auroras (Northern and Southern lights). This is why, subsequent to a solar flare that sends a strong wind of particles toward the Earth, you are likely to see more intense auroras. Because of the nature of fusion (which makes the sun what it is, as an active star), the most common particles composing the solar wind are: neutrinos (neutral particles, very small masses), electrons (negatively charged, often easily deflected by the magnetosphere), and protons (positively charged, the largest danger to us from the solar wind, because they counter the charge of the magnetosphere and reenter our atmosphere most easily).
What city in Mexico is closest to the equator?
The southernmost city (and thus the closest city to the equator) in Mexico is Tapachula, Chiapas.
What US capital city is closest to the equator?
Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii is the closest US state capital to the equator. The closest U. S. territorial capital to the equator is Hagåtña, Guam.
Is the equator the closest point to the sun?
no
Why do charged particles from outer space like cosmic rays strike Earth more frequently at the poles than at the equator?
Charged particles are attracted to magnetic fields, and therefore are attracted to the magnetic poles of the Earth.
Do charged particles from solar wind come closest to Earth at the equator?
No. Charged particles come closest to Earth at the poles. This is because the Earth's magnetosphere has magnetic field lines that are generated from and reenter the poles. As such, the area near the equator is most protected by the magnetosphere, as it extends outward from the poles, surrounding the Earth. And the magnetosphere is weakest at the points of intersection at the poles. When charged particles are deflected by the magnetosphere, they follow these magnetic field lines, and reenter our atmosphere at the poles. High-energy radiation generated by these charged particles interacting with gases in the atmosphere is the reason for the auroras (Northern and Southern lights). This is why, subsequent to a solar flare that sends a strong wind of particles toward the Earth, you are likely to see more intense auroras. Because of the nature of fusion (which makes the sun what it is, as an active star), the most common particles composing the solar wind are: neutrinos (neutral particles, very small masses), electrons (negatively charged, often easily deflected by the magnetosphere), and protons (positively charged, the largest danger to us from the solar wind, because they counter the charge of the magnetosphere and reenter our atmosphere most easily).
What would happen if a charged particle strikes the earth's magnetic field at the equator?
It would be induced to follow the lines of force in a clockwise spiral. As the lines of force at the equator are parallel to the surface of the Earth, the charged particle would be deflected northwards.
What state in Australia is closest to the equator?
Queensland is closest to the equator, as it has Australia's northernmost point.
What river does the equator run closest to?
Its the amazon river i think. it runs closest to the equator Save
Which is closest to equator among Malaysia India and Colombia?
Malaysia is closest to the equator followed by India then Colombia
Arizona Utah California or Washington which is closest to the equator?
Of those four choices, Arizona is closest to the equator.
Which is the closest to Tropic of cancer Tropic of Capricorn or Equator?
the equator
What city in Mexico is closest to the equator?
The southernmost city (and thus the closest city to the equator) in Mexico is Tapachula, Chiapas.
Which North American city is closest to the equator Syracuse Seattle Halifax or Windsor?
None of those is the North American city closest to the equator. The one on that short list that's closest to the equator is Windsor ON.
What US capital city is closest to the equator?
Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii is the closest US state capital to the equator. The closest U. S. territorial capital to the equator is Hagåtña, Guam.
What nation is closest to the equator?
brazil is on it
