What is atmospheric pressure?

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the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, which at sea level has a mean value of 101,325 pascals
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Atmospheric pressure is the force per unit area exerted on a surface by the weight of air above that surface in the atmosphere of Earth. Atmospheric pressure is measured with an instrument called a "barometer", which is why atmospheric pressure is also referred to as barometric pressure.
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Since earth is surrounded by thick layer of air called atmosphere. These air exerts pressure on earth which is called atmospheric pressure
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Atmospheric pressure is defined as the force per unit area exerted against a surface by the weight of the air above that surface
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The earth is surrounded by an envelope of gases which is called atmosphere. These gases exert a pressure on a surface of earth which is called atmospheric pressure. This pressure varies depending on height. The standard atmospeheric pressure is 760mmHg or 101325 Pascal.
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Atmospheric pressure is the force exerted against a surface by the weight of the air above the surface.It is the pressure caused by weight of the atmosphere.
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Atmospheric pressure, sometimes also called barometric pressure, is the pressure exerted by the weight of air in the atmosphere of Earth (or that of another planet). In most circumstances atmospheric pressure is closely approximated by the hydrostatic pressure caused by the weight of air above the measurement...
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Atmospheric pressure, sometimes also called barometric pressure, is the pressure exerted by the weight of air in the atmosphere of Earth (or that of another planet). In most circumstances atmospheric pressure is closely approximated by the hydrostatic pressure caused by the weight of air above the measurement point read less
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The pressure of the atmosphere due to all kinds of gases and elements present in atmosphere is known as atmospheric pressure
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The pressure exerted by the atmosphere on the earth surface above a specific place
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the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere, which at sea level has a mean value of 101,325 pascals (roughly 14.6959 pounds per square inch).
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