NASA's recent study reveals that Earth's ambient electric field, though minimal at half a volt, plays a crucial role in propelling charged particles into space.
Glyn Collinson remarks, 'A half a volt is almost nothing—it's only about as strong as a watch battery. But that's just the right amount to explain the polar wind.'
The 'ambipolar electric field' discovered by NASA is vital to atmospheric function, pulling electrons down and pushing ions up, akin to gravity.
The findings enhance understanding of Earth's electrical environment, showing how even tiny voltage differences can influence atmospheric dynamics.
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