The weight of the earth's atmosphere pushes down on the surface of the earth with a force
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The weight of the earth's atmosphere pushes down on the surface of the earth with a force of 14.7 lbs for each square inch of earth's surface. What is the weight in pounds of the earth's atmosphere? (The radius of the earth is about 6370 km.)
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