Radiation in Space
Physics ⇒ Earth and Space Physics
Radiation in Space starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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A spacecraft is traveling from Earth to Mars. Explain why it must be shielded from cosmic rays.
Calculate the frequency of ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 200 nm. (Speed of light = 3 × 108 m/s)
Describe how the Earth's atmosphere protects life from space radiation.
Describe one way astronauts are protected from harmful space radiation while on the International Space Station.
Explain why gamma rays from distant galaxies are difficult to detect on Earth's surface.
Explain why radio waves can travel through space but sound waves cannot.
What is cosmic microwave background radiation?
What is the main difference between cosmic rays and electromagnetic radiation?
