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Why the moon has no atmosphere ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Atmosphere**: An atmosphere is a layer of gases that surrounds a planet. It is held in place by the planet's gravitational pull. 2. **Gravitational Pull**: The gravitational force of a planet is responsible for keeping the gases from escaping into space. This force pulls the gas molecules towards the planet. 3. **Escape Velocity**: Each celestial body has a specific speed known as escape velocity. This is the minimum speed required for an object to break free from the gravitational pull of the planet. ...
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  • The Moon has no atmosphere because

    A
    acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the moon is greater than that on the surface of the earth.
    B
    it is far away from the earth.
    C
    it is not a planet.
    D
    the escape velocity on its surface is very small.
  • Statement-1: Moon has no atmosphere. Statement-2: Due to less gravity moon is unable to retain its atmosphere.

    A
    Statement-1 is true, statement-2 is true: Statement-2 is a correct explanation for statement-1
    B
    Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is not a correct explanation for Statement-1
    C
    Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is false.
    D
    Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true.
  • Assertion : Moon has no atmosphere. Reason : The escape velocity for moon is less than that for earth.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
    B
    If both assertion and reason are truebut reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
    C
    If assertion is true but reason is false
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.
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