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How thin is the atmosphere?

Updated: 8/11/2023
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It thickness or thinness is measured by the molecular weight and the surface pressure. The average molecular weight is about 28 and the pressure is 15 lb/sq.in. That can be compared with atmospheres on other planets e.g. Venus, Mars and all the outer planets.

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