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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.

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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 from outer space are more likely to strike Earth at the poles due to the Earth's magnetic field shaping their paths. The magnetic field lines converge at the magnetic poles, directing charged particles towards these regions. This results in a higher concentration of cosmic ray impacts at the poles compared to the equator.


When did Cosmic Quantum Ray end?

Cosmic Quantum Ray ended on 2010-12-09.


Why do areas closer to the equator have warmer air than areas farther away?

the sun's radiation is concentrated in smaller area near the equator


Can you stop cosmic ray shower?

No, it is not possible to stop cosmic ray showers. They are high-energy particles from outer space that constantly bombard Earth's atmosphere. However, Earth's atmosphere acts as a shield, absorbing and deflecting most of the cosmic rays before they reach the surface.


Why is the equator warm and poles cold?

Because of the Earth's tilt towards the sun and the spherical shape of the Earth, the equatorial region receives more direct sunlight than the poles do.Note that it has nothing to do with the equator being any closer to the sun than the poles; in fact, on its annual journey, the Earth's distance from the sun varies by about three millionmiles. What's important here is the angle of the sun's rays: the equator gets all that energy head-on and year-round, while the poles (even during the height of summer) never do.

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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 from outer space are more likely to strike Earth at the poles due to the Earth's magnetic field shaping their paths. The magnetic field lines converge at the magnetic poles, directing charged particles towards these regions. This results in a higher concentration of cosmic ray impacts at the poles compared to the equator.


When was Cosmic Ray - film - created?

Cosmic Ray - film - was created in 1962.


When was Cosmic Quantum Ray created?

Cosmic Quantum Ray was created on 2010-10-10.


When did Cosmic Quantum Ray end?

Cosmic Quantum Ray ended on 2010-12-09.


Why do areas closer to the equator have warmer air than areas farther away?

the sun's radiation is concentrated in smaller area near the equator


Where are the Suns rays most reflected the poles or the Equator?

The Ice sheet that covers 98% of Antarctica is the most sun-ray-reflective surface on earth. Antarctica is home to the South Pole.


What is fullform of ICRR?

Institute for Cosmic Ray Research.


Can you stop cosmic ray shower?

No, it is not possible to stop cosmic ray showers. They are high-energy particles from outer space that constantly bombard Earth's atmosphere. However, Earth's atmosphere acts as a shield, absorbing and deflecting most of the cosmic rays before they reach the surface.


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)


Why is the equator warm and poles cold?

Because of the Earth's tilt towards the sun and the spherical shape of the Earth, the equatorial region receives more direct sunlight than the poles do.Note that it has nothing to do with the equator being any closer to the sun than the poles; in fact, on its annual journey, the Earth's distance from the sun varies by about three millionmiles. What's important here is the angle of the sun's rays: the equator gets all that energy head-on and year-round, while the poles (even during the height of summer) never do.


Which ray is used to cure tumors in the medical field?

cosmic rays


Where does the ray of the sun strike least directly?

at the poles