which of these may be damaged by increase in solar activity? select one: a. computer equipment in space b. microwave ovens on earth c. mobile phone sets d. washing machines
Answer: Option (a) is the correct answer.
Explanation:
Activities taking place in the solar system are known as solar activity. This activity includes number of magnetic phenomenon on the Sun.
For example, sunspots, faculae, flares etc are all solar activity.
Therefore, when solar activity is increased then there will be increase in the processes taking place in the solar system. Hence, any satellites or computer equipment present in the solar system are liable to be damaged.
Thus, we can conclude that out of the given options computer equipment in space may be damaged by increase in solar activity.