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How does the density of gases at different elevations in the atmosphere differ from the density of liquids at different depths?
The density of gases at different elevations in the atmosphere differ from the density of liquid at different depths.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Density is the ratio of mass per unit volume of a substance.
In liquid, density of liquid is independent of depths of a liquid. In atmosphere, the number of gas molecules get decreases, as height from the ground increases. Due to which density of gas molecules decreases.
Conclusion:
For different elevations, the atmosphere gets thinner and density of gas molecules changes. In liquid density remains same for different depths.
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