What is air pressure? How is it measured?

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Volgvan3 years ago

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Atmospheric pressure is sometimes known as barometric pressure. Air pressure is exerted by the weight of air in the atmosphere of our planet Earth.

Air pressure is measured in an instrument called barometer.

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