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How much does the atmosphere weigh?

The earth is surrounded by a thick layer of atmosphere. The earth's atmosphere consists of almost 20 gases. The two main gases are oxygen and nitrogen. It also contains water vapor and dust particles. Air is matter, and like any other kind of matter, it has weight. Weight is the amount of gravity acting on an object. When the scale on which the stone is placed shows 5 kilograms, this means that the force of gravity acting on the stone is 50 Newtons. In the same way, the Earth's gravity acts on every particle of gas and dust in the atmosphere. Since our atmosphere is a gigantic ocean of air, it carries considerable weight.

If it could be compressed and put on a scale, it would weigh about 5 tons! The air presses on us from all sides. Air pressure on our body is 171 ton. We do not feel this pressure because our body is used to it. Atmospheric pressure is highest at sea level, where it reaches 000 kg per sq. see It is the largest here, because these are the lowest layers of the atmosphere.

As the altitude increases, the pressure decreases. Therefore, space suits and cabins of aircraft flying at high altitude are made in such a way as to maintain the pressure to which the body is used to and what it needs. The Earth's atmosphere allows life to exist on Earth. This is the air we breathe. It protects us from excessive solar radiation, from excess heat and cold, and also has many other functions.

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