Gas Pressure and Atmospheric Pressure Quiz
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What causes gas pressure?

  • Magnetic attraction between gas molecules
  • Friction between gas molecules
  • Force exerted by gas molecules colliding with surfaces (correct)
  • Weight of the column of air molecules in the atmosphere
  • What is the main reason for our sensitivity to pressure changes?

  • Force exerted by gas molecules colliding with surfaces (correct)
  • Weight of the column of air molecules in the atmosphere
  • Friction between gas molecules
  • Magnetic attraction between gas molecules
  • What is atmospheric pressure primarily caused by?

  • Force exerted by gas molecules colliding with surfaces
  • Friction between gas molecules
  • Weight of the column of air molecules in the atmosphere (correct)
  • Magnetic attraction between gas molecules
  • What is the impact of normal air pressure on a metal container?

    <p>It can crush the container if not balanced by equal pressure from inside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At sea level, how does atmospheric pressure compare to a full-grown African elephant standing on a doormat?

    <p>Roughly the same</p> Signup and view all the answers

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