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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?
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Charged particles are attracted to magnetic fields, and therefore are attracted to the magnetic poles of the Earth.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 10y agoBecause the magnetic field at the poles is stronger than at the equator.
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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 is a stream of eletricically charged particles sent out by the crona called?
A stream of electrically charged particles that is sent out by the crona is called a cosmic ray. Such rays contain very high levels of radiation.
Where is the cosmic rays radiation located on the electromagnetic spectrum in relation to other kinds of radiation?
Cosmic rays are not part of the EM spectrum -- they are high energy charged particles.
What will be cosmic ray flux at poles and equator?
Cosmic rays flux at high latitudes are almost 20% more than at equator, from 60° to 90° of latitude none increment due to rigidity cutoff. The flux also increase with altitude.
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.
Why are cosmic rays harmful to living organisms?
Because the cosmic rays consist of charged particles like gamma rays and x-rays
What is a stream of eletricically charged particles sent out by the crona called?
A stream of electrically charged particles that is sent out by the crona is called a cosmic ray. Such rays contain very high levels of radiation.
Where is the cosmic rays radiation located on the electromagnetic spectrum in relation to other kinds of radiation?
Cosmic rays are not part of the EM spectrum -- they are high energy charged particles.
What can cause the molecules in the air to split into charged particles?
The causes are: photochemical decomposition, electrical discharges, irradiation with ionizing radiations from the cosmic space.
How does the Earth's magnetic field deflect charged particles?
A charged particle naturally changes direction in a magnetic field. This is because any charged particle produces a magnetic field when it is moving. And if the charged particle is moving through a magnetic field, the two fields (in this case the Earth's and the one created by the moving particle) interact to deflect the particle. The particle will be deflected "to the side" or laterally, and positively charged particles will be deflected in the opposite direction of negatively charged one.
What is a cosmic ray?
Cosmic ray: A ray of radiation of extraterrestrial origin, consisting of one or more charged particles such as protons, alpha particles, and larger atomic nuclei. Cosmic rays entering the atmosphere collide with atoms, producing secondary radiation, such as pions, muons, electrons, and gamma rays. Cosmic rays (and secondary radiation) can be easily seen in a cloud chamber.(American Heritage Dictionary, 2005)
What is the contents of cosmic ray?
Cosmic rays are energetic charged subatomic particles, originating from outer space. They may produce secondary particles that penetrate the Earth's atmosphere and surface. The term ray is historical as cosmic rays were thought to be electromagnetic radiation. Most primary cosmic rays (those that enter the atmosphere from deep space) are composed of familiar stable subatomic particles that normally occur on Earth, such as protons, atomic nuclei, or electrons.Old Answer(it was a mis concept) Cosmic rays are electromagnetic rays and are thus made of mutually propogating electric and magnetic fields
Why would the earth cease to exist without the earths magnetic field?
There are certain high-energy particles electrically charged particles that are emitted from the sun and travel toward our planet. These particles are called Cosmic Rays. If they were allowed to strike the earth, they would kill all life on the planet. However, the earth's magnetic field deflects the vast majority of these particles, keeping them from hitting the planet. If the magnetic field was too small, it would not deflect enough of these Cosmic Rays. If the field was too strong, it would deflect the cosmic rays, but it would cause a deadly magnetic storm that would make life impossible!
What particles rain down continuously on the atmosphere of the Earth?
cosmic rays
What will be cosmic ray flux at poles and equator?
Cosmic rays flux at high latitudes are almost 20% more than at equator, from 60° to 90° of latitude none increment due to rigidity cutoff. The flux also increase with altitude.
How much lifetime of alpha particle?
Alpha particles are heavy (AMU 4), charged (+2), slow (0.05C) particles. As such, they have very little penetrating power (except for the very high energy varieties in cosmic rays) and they get absorbed easily into other atoms. They have very short lifetimes.
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.
