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    The Main Component of Primary Cosmic Rays Is
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The Main Component of Primary Cosmic Rays Is

Question 229

Question 229

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The main component of primary cosmic rays is


A) protons.
B) gamma rays.
C) electrons.
D) nuclei of heavy elements such as carbon and iron.

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