Discuss why atoms can escape from the exosphere but not the lower parts of the atmosphere of a planet

Q: State the term convection.

A: Convection is popular way of heat transfer in liquids and gases. In this process warmer air or…

Q: What are the main differences between the incoming radiation from the sun and the outgoing radiation…

A: Electromagnetic radiation  Electromagnetic radiation can be defined as a form of energy that is…

Q: The visible surface of the sun is the a. corona b. chromosphere c. photosphere

A: The  visible surface of the sun is the Photosphere.  Explanation :…

Q: Explain how good thermal contact with liquid nitrogen can keep objects at a temperature of 77 K…

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Q: Which is a good estimate for the amount of solar irradiance hitting the Earth’s surface on a clear…

A: On a clear day, when the Sun is directly overhead, the radiation intensity that is hitting the…

Q: Even if the Earth's orbit were circular, we would still have seasons. The reason is that…

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Q: Which of the following incidents will cause the solar constant of a planet to decrease? Select all…

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Q: Define about Small Nonzero Temperatures ?

A: To describe: Small Nonzero Temperatures Non zero temperatures are normally depicted as T = 0. Non…

Q: The chart below shows several large peaks of warmer temperatures. Which Milankovitch cycle does this…

A: Milankovitch cycle does this corresponds with

Q: Meridional is derived from meridian. Look up the definition of meridian; what is the direction of…

A: Meridian are the imaginary longitudinal lines across the earth from north pole to the south pole

Q: Which of the images below shows convection? Earth Sun A D

A: heat can be transfer from one point  to another point via following 3 process :- 1. conduction 2.…

Q: At what depth under water is the pressure twice atmospheric pressure? Given your result, a diving…

A: The pressure due to the weight of the water at a depth is

Q: Venus exosphere has a temperature of about 347 K. What is the thermal speed of hydrogen  in km/s in…

A: Given data:  Temperature (T) = 347 K Mass of hydrogen atom (m) = 1.67×10-27 kg Boltzmann constant…

Q: Why is there no atmosphere on moon?

A: The moon does not have an atmosphere.

Q: Question 2 Consider a planet orbiting its star at some distance. What surface temperature do you…

A: The radiant flux of the solar is given as, Fsolar=4,737 W/m2. The distance between the star and…

Q: Express the approximate thickness of the stratosphere, mesosphere, and thermosphere in terms of the…

A: The thickness of the troposphere is ranging from Tmin=4 milesTmax=12 miles For stratosphere, Above…

Q: CFC's in the stratosphere, combine with NOX to produce smog provide protection from incoming solar…

A: Option -d) contribute to ozone destruction

Q: Astronomers solved this puzzle when they observed a rare transit of Venus in front of the Sun…

A: Venus transit is a very rare event that occurs when the planet pass over the face of the Sun. Venus…

Q: Titans exosphere has a temperature of about 174 K. What is the thermal speed of hydrogen (in km/s)…

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Q: Without the greenhouse effect, Earth's average surface temperature would be about 250 K. With the…

A: Stefan-Boltzmann's law states that the total heat power emitted by a surface will be directly…