Question

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

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

Answer 1

The correct answer is option B. i.e.When atmospheric pressure is higher than the absolute pressure of a gas in a container, a partial vacuum exists in the container. This is the incorrect statement about atmospheric pressure and the absolute pressure.