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Prelims 2012

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Science & TechnologyPhysics and Applied PhysicsElectricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic PhenomenaEasy
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Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic Phenomena
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Planetary, Lunar and Solar Science
2012 · Q20

Prelims 2012, question 20: Electricity, Magnetism and Electromagnetic Phenomena

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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