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The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planet's magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Sun's direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiter's magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earth's magnetosphere, Jupiter's is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiter's magnetic field was first inferred from observations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.
Jupiter's internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planet's outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiter's moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiter's magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiter's magnetosphere is shaped by Io's plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earth's magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planet's poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiter's aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.
The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earth's Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiter's largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiter's tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.
Jupiter's magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planet's core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planet's magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.
Jupiter's internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.
Jupiter's internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planet's outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiter's moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiter's magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiter's magnetosphere is shaped by Io's plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earth's magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planet's poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiter's aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.
The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earth's Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiter's largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiter's tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.
Jupiter's magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planet's core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planet's magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.
Jupiter's internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.
Q. Which of the following statements isn’t false?
- a)Saturn’s orbit touches Jupiter’s magnetosphere on both sides.
- b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiter’s magnetosphere.
- c)Earth’s magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiter’s and is shaped by the solar wind.
- d)Jupiter’s torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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Option 1 is false as Saturn’s orbit touches Jupiter’s magnetosphere only on one side.
Option 2 is false, although existence of the magnetosphere was inferred from radio waves, they did not actually discover it - that was done by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.
Option 4 is false as the plasma is different from solar wind as roven by the statement “effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind.” Option 3 can be proven by the statements “Wider and flatter than the Earth's magnetosphere, Jupiter's is stronger” and “In effect, Jupiter's magnetosphere is shaped by Io's plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earth's magnetosphere.” Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
Option 2 is false, although existence of the magnetosphere was inferred from radio waves, they did not actually discover it - that was done by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.
Option 4 is false as the plasma is different from solar wind as roven by the statement “effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind.” Option 3 can be proven by the statements “Wider and flatter than the Earth's magnetosphere, Jupiter's is stronger” and “In effect, Jupiter's magnetosphere is shaped by Io's plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earth's magnetosphere.” Hence, the correct answer is option 3.
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Explanation:
Earth's Magnetosphere compared to Jupiter's Magnetosphere:
- Earth's magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiter's.
- Jupiter's magnetosphere is wider and flatter than Earth's.
- Earth's magnetosphere is shaped by the solar wind, while Jupiter's is not.
Key Points:
- The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the largest and most powerful in the Solar System.
- Jupiters magnetosphere is wider and flatter than Earth's.
- Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred from observations of radio emissions.
- Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, not by the solar wind.
- Strong currents flowing in Jupiters magnetosphere generate aurorae and intense radio emissions.
- Jupiters magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense radiation belts.
- Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind from interacting directly with its atmosphere.
- The Jovian magnetosphere is so large that it could fit the Sun and its corona inside it.
Earth's Magnetosphere compared to Jupiter's Magnetosphere:
- Earth's magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiter's.
- Jupiter's magnetosphere is wider and flatter than Earth's.
- Earth's magnetosphere is shaped by the solar wind, while Jupiter's is not.
Key Points:
- The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the largest and most powerful in the Solar System.
- Jupiters magnetosphere is wider and flatter than Earth's.
- Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred from observations of radio emissions.
- Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, not by the solar wind.
- Strong currents flowing in Jupiters magnetosphere generate aurorae and intense radio emissions.
- Jupiters magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense radiation belts.
- Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind from interacting directly with its atmosphere.
- The Jovian magnetosphere is so large that it could fit the Sun and its corona inside it.
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Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
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Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? for CAT 2024 is part of CAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CAT exam syllabus. Information about Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CAT 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?.
Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? for CAT 2024 is part of CAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CAT exam syllabus. Information about Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CAT 2024 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?.
Solutions for Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CAT.
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Here you can find the meaning of Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of
Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an
ample number of questions to practice Group QuestionA passage is followed by questions pertaining to the passage. Read the passage and answer the questions. Choose the most appropriate answer.The magnetosphere of Jupiter is the cavity created in the solar wind by the planets magnetic field. Extending up to seven million kilometers in the Suns direction and almost to the orbit of Saturn in the opposite direction, Jupiters magnetosphere is the largest and most powerful of any planetary magnetosphere in the Solar System, and by volume the largest known continuous structure in the Solar System after the heliosphere. Wider and flatter than the Earths magnetosphere, Jupiters is stronger by an order of magnitude, while its magnetic moment is roughly 18,000 times larger. The existence of Jupiters magnetic field was first inferred fromobservations of radio emissions at the end of 1950s and was directly observed by the Pioneer 10 spacecraft in 1973.Jupiters internal magnetic field is generated by electrical currents flowing in the planets outer core, which is composed of metallic hydrogen. Volcanic eruptions on Jupiters moon Io eject large amounts of sulfur dioxide gas into space, forming a large torus around the planet. Jupiters magnetic field forces the torus to rotate with the same angular velocity and direction as the planet. The torus in turn loads the magnetic field with plasma, in the process stretching it into a pancake-like structure called a magnetodisk. In effect, Jupiters magnetosphere is shaped by Ios plasma and its own rotation, rather than by the solar wind like Earths magnetosphere. Strong currents flowing in the magnetosphere generate permanent aurorae around the planets poles and intense variable radio emissions, which means that Jupiter can be thought of as a very weak radio pulsar. Jupiters aurorae have been observed in almost all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum including infrared, visible, ultraviolet and soft X-rays.The action of the magnetosphere traps and accelerates particles, producing intense belts of radiation similar to Earths Van Allen belts, but thousands of times stronger. The interaction of energetic particles with the surfaces of Jupiters largest moons markedly affects their chemical and physical properties. Those same particles also affect and are affected by the motions of the particles within Jupiters tenuous planetary ring system. Radiation belts present a significant hazard for spacecraft and potentially to humans.Jupiters magnetosphere is a complex structure comprising a bow shock, magnetopause, magnetotail, magnetodisk and other components. The magnetic field around Jupiter emanates from a number of different sources, including fluid circulation at the planets core (the internal field), electrical currents in the plasma surrounding Jupiter and the currents flowing at the boundary of the planets magnetosphere. The magnetosphere is embedded within the plasma of the solar wind, which carries the interplanetary magnetic field.Jupiters internal magnetic field prevents the solar wind, a stream of ionized particles emitted by the Sun, from interacting directly with its atmosphere, and instead diverts it away from the planet, effectively creating its own region, called a magnetosphere, composed of a plasma different from that of the solar wind. The Jovian (i.e. pertaining to Jupiter) magnetosphere is so large that the Sun and its visible corona would fit inside it with room to spare. If one could see it from Earth, it would appear five times larger than the full moon in the sky despite being nearly 1700 times farther away.Q.Which of the following statements isnt false?a)Saturns orbit touches Jupiters magnetosphere on both sides.b)Radio emissions discovered Jupiters magnetosphere.c)Earths magnetosphere is narrower than Jupiters and is shaped by the solar wind.d)Jupiters torus fills the magnetic field with plasma which is same as the solar wind.Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CAT tests.
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