2.2 - Particles from Space Flashcards
1
Q
what is solar wind composed of?
A
charged particles in the form of plasma
2
Q
what is a cosmic ray
A
a high speed particle that travels through space
3
Q
what happens to a cosmic ray when it collides with an atmospheric nuclei?
A
it fragments into smaller particles such as muons
4
Q
why must spacecraft be used to study cosmic rays
A
cosmic ray particles cannot be detected at sea level only their fragments
