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Science & TechnologyPhysics and Applied PhysicsElectricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic PhenomenaEasy
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Concept understanding
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Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic Phenomena
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Planetary, Lunar and Solar Science
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Electrically charged particles from space travelling at speeds of several hundred km/sec can severely harm living beings if they reach the surface of the Earth. What prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth?

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Question 20 · Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic Phenomena · Science & Technology · UPSC Prelims 2012 (GS)

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2012 · GS · Question 20