Concept explainers
To explain: The way in which the earth’s magnetic field plays an important role in cosmic ray bombardment.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
When cosmic rays are bombarded on the earth, the incoming charged cosmic rays get deflected by the earth’s magnetic field.
The direction in which a moving particle is forced is similar to the direction of the current-carrying wire in a magnetic field in which it is forced. So, the many charged particles which make up cosmic rays are deflected by the earth’s magnetic field.
Conclusion:
Hence, the earth’s magnetic field deflects the coming cosmic rays.
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