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Why does Moon have no atmosphere'?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Field Intensity (g)**: - The gravitational field intensity (g) on the surface of a celestial body is a measure of the gravitational force experienced by an object per unit mass. For the Moon, this value is relatively low compared to Earth. 2. **Escape Velocity**: - Escape velocity is the minimum speed needed for an object to break free from the gravitational pull of a celestial body without any additional propulsion. The formula for escape velocity (v_e) is given by: \[ ...
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