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16-06-2024
Physics

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Question 8:

What happens to atmospheric pressure as a person rises in altitude?

A. It increases.
B. It changes based on the time of year.
C. It decreases.
D. It's unaffected by changes in altitude.

Answer :

GinnyAnswer GinnyAnswer

16-06-2024

Final answer:

As altitude increases, atmospheric pressure decreases due to the shorter air column and less mass above, resulting in less air pressing down.

Explanation:

As a person rises in altitude, atmospheric pressure decreases due to the shorter air column and less mass above a given location. This leads to less air pressing down from above, resulting in lower atmospheric pressure.

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