Multiple Choice
Large arrays of detectors are useful in studying cosmic rays because
A) cosmic ray showers move in slightly different directions than the primary cosmic rays from which they originate.
B) cosmic rays are so rare.
C) they help discriminate cosmic rays from unrelated background events.
D) cosmic rays travel near the speed of light.
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