What would happen if ozone, nitrogen and oxygen disappear?

[nicbod]

Hi everyone!

I have some trouble figuring out the following question:

If oxygen, nitrogen and ozone did not absorb UV radiation, what would you expect the temperature profile in the atmosphere to look like between the surface and top of the atmosphere? Specify the temperatures at Tropopause, Stratopause and Mesopause.

My guess would be that the surface would become hotter and the top (Thermopause) would stay the same, however, I am not sure about the rest.

I would appreciate any help!

 

[BvU]

Hello nicbod,

To begin with, some PF tips:

The template -- using it is mandatory in homework fora -- should not be deleted and completed in all points:

Homework Statement

Nice exercise.

Homework Equations

This in particular is missing in your post -- what influences this temperature profile in the various height regions ?

The Attempt at a Solution

Guessing doesn't count. PF is a scientific platform

 

[phinds]

If oxygen, nitrogen and ozone did not absorb UV radiation ...

Then the laws of physics would not apply, so ANY question based on that hypothesis amounts to "if the laws of physics did not apply, what would the laws of physics say about <insert nonsense of your choice>".

If, on the other hand, you mean, literally, what your subject line asks and all the oxygen and nitrogen were removed from the atmosphere, then basically there wouldn't BE any atmosphere, so your question would be moot.

 

[BvU]

Was I wrongfooted in assuming this is homework ?