Physics GCSE
structure of the atmosphere
What structure of the atmosphere means in Physics GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of structure of the atmosphere
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A thin layer of air round the Earth, thin relative to the size of the Earth.
Topics that use structure of the atmosphere
- Atmospheric pressure (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- altitude
- average density
- collision frequency
- column of air
- comparing heights
- compression by the air above
- extra layer of air
- force per unit area
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