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force exerted on you by the weight of tiny particles of air |
Air Pressure |
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14.7 lbs/inch2 / 1 kilogram per square meter |
Air Pressure at Sea Level |
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Factors affecting air pressure |
Humidity Altitude Temperature |
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cooler temperature and clear skies |
High Air Pressure |
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warmer weather, storms and rain |
Low Air Pressure |
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Air pressure will force mercury up into the tube Evangelista Torricelli |
Mercurial Barometer |
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does not involve liquid |
Aneroid Barometer |
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monitor air pressure readings |
Barograph |
