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Cosmic Ray Acceleration Mechanisms
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What is the primary source of cosmic rays with energies below 10^15 eV?
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Supernova remnants
💡 Explanation:
Supernova remnants are the primary source of cosmic rays with energies below 10^15 eV. They are created when a massive star explodes at the end of its life, releasing a shock wave that accelerates particles to high energies.