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Starlight

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Why does the Moon lack a true atmosphere?
 
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If the density of the universe is at the critical density, this means that:
 
  A) the universe is expanding at a rate equal to the escape speed of the universe.
  B) the universe is expanding at a rate less than the escape speed of the universe.
  C) the universe is expanding at a rate greater than the escape speed of the universe.
  D) the universe is expanding at a rate equal to the speed of light.
  E) the universe is expanding at a rate greater than the speed of light.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Its atmosphere escaped into space due to the low surface gravity of the Moon, although there is atenuous atmosphere of magnesium, potassium, and sodium kicked up by the solar wind.

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