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  • 06-04-2022
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Why does the height of a place affect the pressure reading? Can a barometer be used to find the height of a place?

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annacleren2004 annacleren2004
  • 06-04-2022

Answer:

With increasing height, the density of the air and atmosphere above decreases. Because pressure is proportional to weight, air pressure falls with height. As a result, the reading in the barometer tube decreases as it rises in the atmosphere.

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