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Consider the following statements regarding solar wind interaction with Earth's magnetosphere: Statement I: When the supersonic solar wind hits the Earth's magnetosphere, it slows down abruptly and transfers kinetic energy into a shock wave structure. Statement II: The Earth's magnetic field acts as an obstacle, causing the solar wind to decelerate and form a bow shock, where kinetic energy is partially converted into thermal and electromagnetic energy. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
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- 1Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.✓
- 2Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
- 3Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
- 4Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
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Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
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