Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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ISBN: 9780133647495
Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Chapter 20, Problem 3A
What causes atmospheric pressure?
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To determine
The causes of atmospheric pressure.
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Introduction:
Atmospheric pressure contains a mixture of different gases. These gas molecules have weight.
As liquid exerts pressure because it has weight. The atmospheric pressure is caused due to weight of the air. More is amount of air, more is the atmospheric pressure.
Conclusion:
Atmospheric pressure is due to weight of the air.
Chapter 20 Solutions
Conceptual Physics: The High School Physics Program
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