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Question: Moon has no atmosphere because...

Moon has no atmosphere because

A

The r.m.s. velocity of all gases is more than the escape velocity from moon's surface

B

Its surface is not smooth

C

It is quite far away from the earth

D

It does not have population and plants

Answer

The r.m.s. velocity of all gases is more than the escape velocity from moon's surface

Explanation

Solution

At the surface of moon vr.m.s. > vescape, hence molecules attains escape velocity, before reaching their r.m.s. velocity so they escape out.