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One of the Mars Rover vehicles, Sojourner, collected red Martian dust on its wheels as it rolled
along. There is very little water on Mars, so it's not mud; it's actually dust. Explain, in detail, why the
dust clings to the wheels. Be sure to describe forces by name and mention charging by induction,
conducting, or rubbing, if it is appropriate. Also explain what atoms on Mars must be composed
of.

Sagot :

There are different kinds of vehicles.  it's actually dust because Mars is known to have Strong winds that tends to lift a lot of dust off the ground.

  • Note that  tires on most vehicle are tread like in nature and so is that of Mars Rover vehicle. So it does pick up dust as the vehicles is rubbing against the surface, this dust is then trapped in this treads.

What is the atmosphere of Mars?

The atoms on Mars consist of Protons and Electrons. The atmosphere of Mars is known to be primarily composed of carbon dioxide, molecular nitrogen and argon. It has been found to have some little amount of water vapor, oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen and noble gases.

A high percentage of water on Mars exists in form of ice, though it is said to exists in small quantities in vapor form in the atmosphere.

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