8 Questions
Do liquids exert pressure on the walls of their containers?
Yes
Do gases exert pressure?
Yes
Why do you have to close the mouth of an inflated balloon?
To prevent air from escaping
What happens when you open the mouth of an inflated balloon?
Air escapes
Would you be able to inflate a balloon with holes?
No
Does air exert pressure in all directions?
Yes
What experiment can you conduct to observe the effect of air pressure using a rubber sucker?
Pressing it on a smooth surface and observing it sticking
How much weight of air would you be carrying on your head if the area of your head were 10 cm x 10 cm?
1.01325 kg
Test your knowledge on pressure and weight of air in a column, and how our bodies counteract atmospheric pressure. This quiz also covers the concept of pressure inside rubber suckers.
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