How does temperature variate in exosphere and Why
2007-02-26 22:30:16 · 2 answers · asked by shivali_21 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Good question. Here is the scientific explanation. At the top of the thermosphere, about 500 km above the Earth's surface, is the exosphere, the upper limit of our atmosphere. This is the region where the mean free path of molecules can be up to 10 km, the distance they can move before colliding with another molecule. Many escape the Earth's gravitational pull at this height. It is in this region where the absorption of a small amount of solar energy can cause a large increase in temperature.
2007-02-27 01:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Exosphere doesnt really even exist. I mean i guess it has to but it is basically just the point at which the earths atmosphere gradually dissapates into nothing. So the temperature variation would obviously be cold. But if you got near the sun then it would get hotter. It just takes common sense. But specifically in the exosphere, its cold, it may have a little warmth from the thermosphere but not necassarily.
2007-02-27 05:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by the bertis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋