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The answer may depend on what definition of vacuum an investigator uses. There really isn't any place in the universe which could be considered a complete (perfect) vacuum. Even in the largest void between galaxies, there are still a few hydrogen atoms.
The atmosphere of the Earth doesn't just stop either. We are all familiar with the air around us but the Earth's atmosphere simply gets thinner and thinner as height increases. There isn't a place where the atmosphere suddenly stops and turns into a vacuum.
Atmospheric scientists consider 5 layers of the atmosphere:
1) troposphere contacts the earth's surface and extends to about 7km upwards at the poles and 17km at the equator
2) stratosphere up to about 50 km
3) mesosphere varies quite a bit
4) thermosphere up to about 400 km
5) exosphere which simply extends out into space getting thinner and thinner. At this height molecular collisions rarely occur so temperature loses its normal meaning.
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When solar energy travels from the sun through a vacuum of space to the earth?
Energy from the sun travels through the vacuum of space by radiation.
What is the earth's nearest neighbor in space?
Our moon's the closest, followed by Venus.
How do you poo in space?
Same as in earth - push and grunt. either into a diaper, or into a vacuum funnel (the so-called space toilet).
Is there vacuum in between earth and sun?
yes, it's known as space It's not a perfect vacuum. There's still a lot of stuff out there, but compared to Earth's atmosphere, it's pretty darn close.
Why do we wear spacesuits in space?
Unlike earth, there is no atmosphere in space. it is essentially a vacuum with no pressure. our bodies aren't built to survive in an environment outside our atmosphere, so the space suit basically simulates the atmospheric pressure of earth, keeping our bodies intact.
How does a satellites move in space when its vacuum?
well space is like a vacuum you cant escape it and sound wave do not travel in space but space isn't literally a vacuum so they move by rockets and the gravity of earth
When solar energy travels from the sun through a vacuum of space to the earth?
Energy from the sun travels through the vacuum of space by radiation.
How can we make an artificial vacuum on earth?
Any space, from which we can suck out any air, forms a vacuum.
What is the moons nearest neighbor in space?
Our moon's nearest neighbour is us, the Earth.
Does Electromagnetic from the sun travels to earth in the vacuum of space?
Yes, it does.
Can you apply vacuum from space to earth?
Why would you want to take "nothing" from space when there is plenty of "nothing" right here on Earth.
Does light travels slowest through space?
As the medium through which light propagates in space is closes to a vacuum, light propagates very well in space. However, it travels at the same speed as it would on earth, as light travels at 299,792,458m/s in a vacuum, regardless of where that vacuum is located. the light travels in same speed whether it travels in space or earth.
Why are there no stars on space walks?
If there were, the space walker would be evaporated . The nearest star to earth is the sun.
What is the earth's nearest neighbor in space?
Our moon's the closest, followed by Venus.
How does the sun give its energy to the Earth when space has no gravity?
The light travel directly through the vacuum and reaches earth
What does it smell like when you leave earth's atmosphere?
Smell is irrelevant when in a vacuum (empty space).
Are there areas that bacteria has not been found?
Yes but not on Earth. Space is the only place because space is a vacuum so nothing is in there.
