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Pressure
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Pressure is the amount of force per unit of area.
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When a force is working on a small area it exerts a large pressure.
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(Atmospheric Pressure)is caused by the weight of air.
Air Pressure (Atmospheric Pressure)is caused by the weight of air.
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Barometer is used to measure pressure.
Normal atmospheric pressure supports 76cm of mercury in a barometer Atmospheric pressure is not constant and changes according to temperature and moisture in the atmosphere
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Demonstrating Atmospheric Pressure
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Isobars are pressure lines on a map.
High Air Pressure is associated with clear skies and good weather. Low air pressure is associated with cloudy/wet weather.
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Pressure in a liquid increases with depth
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Pressure in a liquid increases with depth
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