Understanding Atmospheric Pressure
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Which one of the following statements about air pressure and density is correct?

  • Air under greater pressure weighs less than air under lower pressure.
  • Air under greater pressure weighs half as much as air under lower pressure.
  • Air under greater pressure weighs twice as much as air under lower pressure. (correct)
  • Air under greater pressure weighs the same as air under lower pressure.

Which one of the following statements about gas density is correct?

  • Density of gases varies inversely with pressure.
  • Density of gases varies directly with temperature.
  • Density of gases varies directly with pressure. (correct)
  • Density of gases varies inversely with temperature.

Which one of the following statements about humidity is correct?

  • On damp days, the air density is greater than on dry days. (correct)
  • Absolute humidity is the ratio of moisture actually in the air to the moisture it would hold if it were saturated at the same temperature and pressure.
  • Relative humidity is the weight of water vapor in a unit volume of air.
  • Density of air varies directly with humidity.

Which one of the following statements about water vapor in air is correct?

<p>Water vapor in air makes it lighter than dry air. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following statements about motion and rest is correct?

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