8.10 - Atmospheric Pressure
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Practice Questions
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What is atmospheric pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about what air does to us.
How is atmospheric pressure measured?
💡 Hint: Consider the unit used in measuring force.
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What is atmospheric pressure?
💡 Hint: Look at the forces acting from above.
True or False: Atmospheric pressure is greater at higher altitudes.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you climb a mountain.
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Challenge Problems
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A rubber sucker with a surface area of 10 cm² creates a low-pressure area of 800 Pascals. Calculate the force exerted by atmospheric pressure on it.
💡 Hint: Make sure to convert cm² to m² for accurate calculations.
Discuss how atmospheric pressure influences weather patterns and the formation of storms.
💡 Hint: Consider how high and low pressures interact in the atmosphere.
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