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Air Pressure How to measure the air around us.
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Air pressure is the force exerted on you by the weight of tiny particles of air (air molecules). Although air molecules are invisible, they still have weight and take up space. Since there's a lot of "empty" space between air molecules, air can be compressed to fit in a smaller volume. is the force exerted on you by the weight of tiny particles of air (air molecules). Although air molecules are invisible, they still have weight and take up space. Since there's a lot of "empty" space between air molecules, air can be compressed to fit in a smaller volume.
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At sea level, the air pressure is about 14.7 pounds per square inch. =1013.2 millibars =1013.2 Hectopascal =29.92 inches of mercury
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Low pressures ~ 950 mb to 1005mb. Low pressures ~ 950 mb to 1005mb. High pressures ~ 1015mb to 1040 mb. High pressures ~ 1015mb to 1040 mb. Under a low pressure area, air is rising and as a result, the surface has less air molecules than before. Under a high pressure area, air is sinking towards the surface and piles up before spreading out. Under a low pressure area, air is rising and as a result, the surface has less air molecules than before. Under a high pressure area, air is sinking towards the surface and piles up before spreading out.
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Digital Barometer
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Temperature is a measure of the average heat or thermal energy of the particles in a substance. is a measure of the average heat or thermal energy of the particles in a substance.
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Unit of temperature Degrees Celsius Degrees Celsius Degrees Fahrenheit Degrees Fahrenheit
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Quiz 1._______2._________Unit of temperature 3._______is the force exerted on you by the weight of tiny particles of air At sea level, the air pressure is about 4.________inhg 5._______millibars 6. _______ pounds per square inch(psi) 7._______ is a measure of the average heat or thermal energy of the particles in a substance
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