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Which of the following statements is not true regarding atmospheric pressure?

A. Atmospheric pressure increases with increasing altitude
B. You calculate absolute pressure by adding atmospheric pressure to gage pressure
C. When atmospheric pressure is higher than the absolute pressure of a gas in a container, a partial vacuum exists in the container
D. Mercury and aneroid barometers are used to measure atmospheric pressure

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I'm thinking maybe C Hope this helps
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