When we say space is a vacuum, we mean it has almost no matter or air. It’s empty compared to Earth’s atmosphere. This might make you wonder: if space is a vacuum, why doesn’t it pull in all the air from Earth?
Understanding this concept is key to grasping basic physics and how our atmosphere stays intact. It reveals why air molecules stick around and why we don’t lose them to space. This post will break down these ideas in a simple way, helping you see how nature’s forces work behind the scenes.
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