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What is meant by air pressure? a.The force of air (F) b.The force of air per distance (F/d) c.The force of area per area (F/A) d.The force of air per volume (F/V)
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What is meant by air pressure?

a.The force of air (F)
b.The force of air per distance (F/d)
c.The force of area per area (F/A)
d.The force of air per volume (F/V)

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The pressure exerted on a surface is by definition the ratio of the force acting on the surface divided by the area of the surface:

P = F/A

P = pressure, F = force, A = area

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