How much does the air weigh within a column that is 1 square inch in area that extends from sea level all the way to the top of

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Dmitrij [34]

3 years ago

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How much does the air weigh within a column that is 1 square inch in area that extends from sea level all the way to the top of

the atmosphere?

Chemistry

1 answer:

fredd [130] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-14T12:52:10+03:00

fredd [130]3 years ago

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Answer:

14.7 lbs

Explanation:

Air pressure is the weight of the air above us. It is approximately 14.7 pounds or lbs per square inch at sea level. It means that an air column weights 14.7 lbs, 1 square inch in diameter, reaching all the way up to the top of the atmosphere.