Cosmic rays
- Aare charged particles
- Bare uncharged particles
- Ccan be charged as well as uncharged
- DNone of the above
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Correct answer: (a) are charged particles
Explanation
Cosmic rays are high-energy charged particles reaching Earth from outer space.
They are mostly atomic nuclei - chiefly hydrogen (protons) and helium nuclei, which carry positive charge.
Being charged, they are deflected by magnetic fields, unlike neutral particles.