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Pressure exerted by the air is known as


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a

Atmospheric pressure

b

The pressure exerted by the gas

c

The pressure exerted by the liquid

d

None of the above 

answer is A.

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Pressure exerted by the air is known as atmospheric pressure.
There is air all around us. The envelope of air around the earth is known as the atmosphere. The pressure exerted by this atmosphere or the layer of air is known as atmospheric pressure. The value of atmospheric pressure is given as 101.325 KPa Also, the magnitude of the atmospheric pressure can be felt by experimenting with a good-quality rubber sucker. Finally, atmospheric pressure is measured using a barometer.
 
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Pressure exerted by the air is known as