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Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge 2023 iii Paper 315 3 b Solution by
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Assume a thin isothermal atmosphere, so and the surface area are constant through it. Integrating hydrostatic equilibrium from base pressure to negligible top pressure gives atmospheric column mass . ThereforeEquivalently, , with and ; the explicit temperature dependence cancels.
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