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  • 03-05-2017
  • Physics
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Why was Mercury unable to retain an atmosphere during its formation?

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Smilee Smilee
  • 03-05-2017
Mercury has a high surface temperature and a low mass
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kitty1030
kitty1030 kitty1030
  • 03-05-2017
because of its mass. its mass is barley 5.5% of earths so it cannot sustain an atmosphere
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