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What are some of the applications of atmospheric pressure ?

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1 Air pressure in car tire supports the weight of the car
2 Sucking a drink through a straw - fluid flows because of pressure difference.
3 Aircraft fly because of the air pressure on the wings.
4 Bullet fired from a gun is driven by gas pressure
5 Toy balloon inflates because of air pressure inside.
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