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dimbear

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8. If the average height of the atmosphere increases, gravity attracts it less and hence its

Reply to 2on2u (Reply #2)

Sun Jan 6, 2013, 08:42 PM

Jan 2013

total weight goes down. I'm guessing that changes in the total mass and changes in the mix of gases in the composition of the atmosphere will dwarf that effect.

My guess.

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