lol there is no way u can know so much about everything beeble some of this has to be b.s.
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lol there is no way u can know so much about everything beeble some of this has to be b.s.
does it just depend on what it interacts with?
Yep. Also the energy of the interaction, which is fundamentally related to the mass and velocity of the cosmic ray particle.
cosmic rays are produced by gamma rays. they lose a lot of there potential because of all the other conditions they have to pass through, correct? i saw a show on this and it informed me but, i'm forgetful.
you have any sources that can prove useful to an aspiring astronomer?
Don't take my word for it. Here are a few articles on the subject:Quote:
Originally Posted by koshea
http://www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/a...cs/cr_new.html
http://www.srl.caltech.edu/personnel...cos_encyc.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmic_ray
that free encyclopedia will prove very useful to me. many thanks, beeblebrox 420.
Evolution isnt entirely due to cosmic rays. It occurs naturally. I think the cosmic radiation speeds evolution up as it alters the DNA structure more drastically than natural evolution.
When you turn on your tv and see that black and white buzzy crap, is that caused by cosmic rays (big bang radiation)? while we are on the topic :D
I know. I said that. I said background radiation (not just cosmic rays, but also natural radioactive decay) is responsible for a large part of the naturally-occurring mutations that drive evolution. Some also occur due to DNA transcription errors and other reproductive variables.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rarrr
Actually, some of it is. If you turn the brightness and contrast all the way down, you'll still occasionally see bright speckles. About 1% or so of those are due to cosmic rays, IIRC. You can't tell which ones, though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rarrr
Oh shit! That is so funny *drops joint laughing* Hehehehehehehe! :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Killa.Kali
wow, i thought i was the only person who watched the science channel