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What phenomenon was Wilson initially trying to replicate in his lab?

  • Northern Lights

  • Solar Flares

  • Rainbows

  • Earthquakes

Answer

Wilson's initial goal was to recreate the Northern Lights in his laboratory. He believed that the charged particles from the sun interacting with the Earth's magnetic field caused the aurora borealis. By simulating these conditions in his lab, he hoped to gain a better understanding of the phenomenon.
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