Mechanical ComprehensionQuestion 104 of 120
Air pressure is greatest at:
a.the top of a mountain
b.high in the atmosphere
c.the edge of space
d.sea level
Explanation
Air pressure is highest at sea level because the full weight of the atmosphere presses down there. Pressure decreases with altitude as less air remains above.
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