Molecules in the air in the atmosphere

Question:

Molecules in the air in the atmosphere are attracted by the gravitational force of the earth. Explain why all of them do not fall into the earth just like an apple falling from a tree.

Solution:

Molecules in the air in the atmosphere are attracted by the gravitational force of the earth but they do not fall into the earth because they are in random motion whereas apple has a downward motion.

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