Magnetism Question 70
Question: Due to the earth’s magnetic field, charged cosmic ray particles
[CBSE PMT 1997]
Options:
A) Require greater kinetic energy to reach the equator than the poles
B) Require less kinetic energy to reach the equator than the poles
C) Can never reach the equator
D) Can never reach the poles
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
As they enter the magnetic field of the earth, they are deflected away from the equator.
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