What did Compton's study on cosmic rays conclude?
Cosmic rays are made up of neutral particles
Cosmic rays are made up of negatively charged particles
Cosmic rays originate from the sun
Cosmic rays are made up principally of positively charged particles
Answer
Cosmic rays, primarily composed of positively charged particles, originate predominantly from outside our solar system, likely stemming from supernova explosions. Their composition reveals the presence of various atomic nuclei, including hydrogen and heavier elements such as iron, providing valuable insights into nucleosynthesis and the cosmos's composition and evolution.
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