
PHYSICS OF THE ATMOSPHERE2. AERODYNAMICS Study of objects moving through the air and the
forces that produce said movement. THE ATMOSPHERE
3. ATMOSPHERIC CONTENT • Air composition: - 78% - Nitrogen 21% -
Oxygen 1% - Other gases (argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, helium, neon, etc.)
OXYGEN Human respiration Fuel combustion keeps airplanes flying THE ATMOSPHERE
4. PRESSURE "Air has weight" Weight pressure (force)
Column of air pressing down...