Space Exploration and the Solar System
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Space Exploration and the Solar System

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What is the estimated average temperature in the exosphere of Mars?

  • 250K
  • 271K (correct)
  • 300K
  • 320K

    • During which period of solar activity were the initial findings observed?

  • Low solar activity
  • Moderate solar activity (correct)
  • Minimal solar activity
  • High solar activity

    • Why was the period near Mars' closest approach to the Sun chosen for observation?

  • It has the highest temperature in the exosphere
  • It has the lowest temperature in the exosphere
  • It experiences the most significant atmospheric changes (correct)
  • It experiences the least atmospheric changes

    • What is the primary purpose of the Mars Exospheric Neutral Composition Analyser (MENCA)?

    <p>To analyze the Martian exosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the maximum number of argon atoms detected per cubic centimeter in the Martian exosphere?

    <p>5 x 105</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what altitude was the maximum number of argon atoms detected in the Martian exosphere?

    <p>250 kilometers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which month did the MENCA instrument collect data for the research?

    <p>December 2014</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of studying the Martian exosphere and its interactions with the rest of the planet?

    <p>To refine models of gas escape from Mars' atmosphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the Indian mission that carried the MENCA instrument?

    <p>Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the element analyzed by the MENCA instrument in the Martian exosphere?

    <p>Argon (Ar)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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