Cosmic rays are high-energy charged particles (primarily protons and atomic nuclei, but also electrons and positrons) originating from outer space. They are not electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic waves (like radio waves, visible light, X- rays, gamma rays) are composed of photons and have no electric charge. Statement A is therefore false.
Which one of the following statements is not true about cosmic rays?
Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2005 · Topic: Space (Cosmic Rays and Space Radiation Environment)
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