A computer accessory salesman attempts to convince you to purchase a "solar neutrino" shield for your new computer. (It's even "on sale"!) Why do you turn down this excellent offer?
A) Neutrinos rarely, if ever, interact with your computer.
B) There's no such thing as a solar neutrino.
C) Solar neutrinos are generated by solar winds, but we're in a solar minimum now, so the risk of damage is very low.
D) The Earth's natural magnetic field already offers excellent protection against the onslaught of solar neutrinos.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Neutrinos rarely, if ever, interact with your computer. Solar neutrinos are subatomic particles that are produced by nuclear fusion in the sun's core, but they are very weakly interacting and thus do not pose a significant threat to your computer. Therefore, purchasing a "solar neutrino" shield would be unnecessary and a waste of money.

A Computer Accessory Salesman Attempts to Convince You to Purchase