The weight of the atmosphere above 1 square meter of Earth's surface is about 100,000 N. Density,

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The weight of the atmosphere above 1 square meter of Earth's surface is about 100,000 N. Density, of course, decreases with altitude. But suppose the density of air were a constant 1.2 kg/m3. Calculate where the top of the atmosphere would be.

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Conceptual Physics

ISBN: 978-0321568090

11th edition

Authors: Paul G. Hewitt

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