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The magnetosphere becomes unstable during the magnetic storms during a period of

  • A.Initial phase
  • B.Storm sudden commencement phase
  • C.Main phase
  • D.None of the above

Answer: C

The magnetosphere is most disturbed during the main phase of a magnetic storm, when the ring current intensifies and the horizontal field component drops sharply. The initial and recovery phases bracket it.

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