The Cosmic Perspective (9th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134874364
Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett, Megan O. Donahue, Nicholas Schneider, Mark Voit
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 39EAP
Choose the best answer to each of the following. Explain your reasoning with one or more complete sentences.
39. What kind of gas is most affected by thermal escape? (a) greenhouse gases (b) light gases (c) all gases equally
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The Cosmic Perspective (9th Edition)
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