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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...
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Are cosmic waves rays dangerous?
Cosmic rays are not "rays" at all, but high energy charged particles that arrive at our Earth from somewhere "out there" -- their precise origin is presently unknown.Like any high energy charged...
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How much energy does an cosmic ray have?
Most Cosmic rays have energies between 107 and 1010 electron volts but one has been detected with an energy 3X 1020 ev. This is about the same energy as decent tennis serve (about 50J) and about 50...
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Who discovered Cosmic Rays?
Cosmic rays were discovered in 1912 by Victor Hess
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What is the contents of cosmic ray?
Cosmic rays are energetic charged subatomic particles, originating from outer space. They may produce secondary particles that penetrate the Earth's atmosphere and surface. The term ray is historical...