5 Questions
What causes gas pressure?
Force exerted by gas molecules colliding with surfaces
What is the main reason for our sensitivity to pressure changes?
Force exerted by gas molecules colliding with surfaces
What is atmospheric pressure primarily caused by?
Weight of the column of air molecules in the atmosphere
What is the impact of normal air pressure on a metal container?
It can crush the container if not balanced by equal pressure from inside
At sea level, how does atmospheric pressure compare to a full-grown African elephant standing on a doormat?
Roughly the same
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