Atmospheric Molecules Do Not Fly Off into Outer Space Because

question 26

Multiple Choice

Atmospheric molecules do not fly off into outer space because of

• A) cohesive forces.
• B) Earth gravitation.
• C) their relatively low densities.
• D) their relatively high speeds.

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