The weight of the atmosphere

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The weight of the atmosphere above 1 m^2 of Earth's surface is about 100,000 N. Density of course, become less with altitude. But suppose the density of air were a constant 1.2 kg/m^3. Calculate where the top of the atmosphere would be.

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