7. Air Pressure
Air pressure is defined as the force exerted by the weight of air molecules on a given surface, decreasing with altitude. Its measurement is crucial for understanding weather patterns, human respiration, and aviation. Various instruments like barometers are utilized to gauge air pressure, and principles such as Pascal’s Law help explain its behavior in different contexts.
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What we have learnt
- Air pressure is caused by the weight of air molecules and decreases with altitude.
- It is measured using devices like mercury and aneroid barometers.
- Air pressure influences many natural processes, including weather and human respiration.
- Pascal's Law applies to air pressure, helping us understand its behavior in confined systems.
- The measurement and variation of air pressure are crucial in fields like meteorology, aviation, and daily life.
Key Concepts
- -- Air Pressure
- The force exerted by the weight of air molecules on a surface.
- -- Atmospheric Pressure
- The pressure exerted by Earth's atmosphere, approximately 101325 Pa at sea level.
- -- Barometer
- An instrument used to measure air pressure, including mercury and aneroid types.
- -- Pascal's Law
- A principle stating that pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted equally in all directions.
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