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Light and radio waves travel slower through air than they do through space

or vacuum. But as soon as they leave the atmosphere and get into space or

vacuum, they speed up to 299,792,458 meters per second.

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Do other planets have wind like earth?

Yes, but not all. Some planets either evolved without an atmosphere or had their atmosphere decimated by solar wind or gamma-ray bursts. If you are asking are there other habitable planets in the universe - then absolutely. We've not discovered them yet, but there are probably billions, if not trillions of habitable planets elsehwere in the universe, waiting to be discovered.


How do you think particles in the atmosphere might affect the earth's temperature?

Particles in the atmosphere, such as aerosols and dust, can influence Earth's temperature by either reflecting sunlight back into space or absorbing it. Reflective particles, like sulfate aerosols, can cool the planet by reducing the amount of solar radiation that reaches the surface. Conversely, darker particles, such as black carbon, can absorb heat and contribute to warming. The overall effect of these particles is complex and varies by location and atmospheric conditions, impacting climate patterns and temperature fluctuations.


Does the atmosphere protect us from suns harmful rays?

Yes, the atmosphere acts as a shield by absorbing and scattering harmful rays such as ultraviolet radiation from the sun, particularly the most harmful UVB and UVC rays. The ozone layer in the atmosphere is particularly effective in blocking these harmful rays.


What is the term use for when particles leave the cell?

When particles leave the cell is is either through a passive process such as diffusion or an active process called exocytosis.


What was the first two element existed seconds after the big bang?

Actually there is only one element that was formed shortly after the big bang and that is hydrogen. All the other elements were made either by nuclear reactions taking place in the core of burning stars, or by the catastrophic explosion called supernovas that are sometimes produced when stars die. - This is from a highly credible source (book)

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Did the universe cool from the furthest galaxy in or nearest outward?

Neither. Our position in the Universe is not priviledged in any way; it seems unlikely that it would be either the first or the last place to cool down. It is generally believed that the Universe will look the same (on a large scale), no matter where you are located. Specifically in the case of cooling down, the Universe has likely cooled down more or less the same in different places, as it expanded.


Do other planets have wind like earth?

Yes, but not all. Some planets either evolved without an atmosphere or had their atmosphere decimated by solar wind or gamma-ray bursts. If you are asking are there other habitable planets in the universe - then absolutely. We've not discovered them yet, but there are probably billions, if not trillions of habitable planets elsehwere in the universe, waiting to be discovered.


The universe is said to be closed if?

it will either be open or closed universe look it up


What is the universe for the sake of gaining knowledge?

The universe is everything that exists. Either in actuality OR as far as we can percieve it.


What will the world look like if there is no universe?

Without a Universe, there would be no world, either. "World" can refer to:* The Universe itself * Planet Earth, which is part of the Universe


What do scientist consider everything in the universe to be?

That depends a bit what you mean by "everything". If you refer to the mass in the Universe:* About 68% of the mass in the Universe is in the form of dark energy. Nobody really knows what it is. * About 27% of the mass in the Universe is in the form of dark matter. Nobody has a very clear idea what that is, either. * About 5% of the mass is things we know; mainly, things made up of atoms, such as stars, planets, etc. Of course, the Universe also contains things like space-time, fields, and particles.


Who in hamlet is best characterized as shrewd and concerned about outward appearances?

This could describe either Polonius or Claudius.


Where can you get LEGO universe subscription cheap?

The only way to get Lego universe subscription are either from the website or with a game card


What charge particles would repel one another?

Two particles that have a charge of the same sign - that is, either two positive particles, or two negative particles.


How old are electrons?

Not all electrons are the same age, since there are a variety of processes by which subatomic particles can change into other particles (by reason either of decay, or high energy collision with other particles). However in general, electrons formed not long after the Big Bang which was a bit less than fourteen billion years ago.


Everything in the universe is either or?

Yes, everything in the universe is either _____ or _____.


What are the various theories about the universe and its existence?

You have asked an extremely broad question, because there are countless theories about the universe and its existence. I will mention some of them. 1. The universe exists because God created it, which He did for reasons which may be difficult for the limited human intellect to comprehend. 2. The existence of the universe is entirely accidental, and is the result of quantum fluctuation. Since the vacuum can give rise to virtual particles, perhaps it can also give rise to an entire universe, given enough time in which to do so. 3. The universe doesn't really exist, you just think it does. 4. The universe has always existed, hence, there is no point in time when it was created, either by a deity or by accident. The reason why the universe has always existed is not known.