(Solved): The Solar Wind is a flow of charged particles that come from the sun. These charged particles are a ...

The Solar Wind is a flow of charged particles that come from the sun. These charged particles are a substantial source of radiation threat for astronauts in deep space. The Van Allen belts are a region of space around the Earth functions like a "magnetic bottle." Draw a diagram that shows how a magnetic bottle contains charged particles. Be specific about the direction of the force on the charged particle and describe how this affects the motion of the particles. The Van Allen belts arise when those charged particles enter the magnetic fields around the Earth, are trapped within. Describe how those particles move within those fields, specifically note the direction of the force and the effect on the motion of the particles. Explain why this protects the Earth from the solar radiation and why this leads to the Aurora Borealis and the Aurora Australis.