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Does the Earth's magnetic field sort cosmic rays by charge?

The Earth is struck by both negative and positively charged particles. As these particles interact with the Earth's magnetic field they become deflected. Do the magnetic poles of the Earth receive ...
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If earth's magnetic field disappeared, would cosmic radiation lead to increased radioactivity?

This is about the effect of cosmic radiation on earth. Is it the type of radiation that could make things radioactive? So if earth's magnetic field weakened considerably (such as could happen if it ...
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