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Why does the electric conductivity of ear this atmosphere increases with altitude. ?

Why does the electric conductivity of ear this atmosphere increases with altitude. ?

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Vikas TU
14149 Points
3 years ago
The reason for this is that high altitude atmosphere is exposed to severe UV rays, which tear electrons apart from the air molecules. The result is high altitude atmosphere is a mixture of ions and electrons, what is called a Plasma.

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