8(Geotail) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a geotail
A
It is the sphere of influence of earths magnetic field formed by interaction of earths magnetic filed and suns solar storm.
2
Q
why the word tail here
A
because on the side of sun is more compressed due to direct contact with sun but on other side as there is no opposition it will extend and giving a tail effect.
3
Q
why in news
A
Chandrayan 2 has discovered some charged particles while passing in geotail.
4
Q
how many days moon will stay in geotail
A
6/25 days it will be there
