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How does air pressure exert force?

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Why does the air exert pressure on the surface of the earth?

Air produces a force on the surface of an object (in this case the earth) because of the movement of the particles that make up air. This force over a defined area is known as pressure.


What types of force that exert pressure?

athmospheric pressure


Which direction does a vapor material exert a pressure or force?

Vapor materials exert their pressure in just about every direction


What kind of pressure does a column of air exert on the air or surface below it?

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Why do fluids exert more force the deeper you go?

imagine that all the air around you is puting pressure on you. Then, when you go into a fluid, you can feel the pressure of the air and the water. The deeper you go, the more pressure is on top of you and eventually, you will get crushed.


How do gas particles exert pressure on their container?

'This is because the air particles are bumpinginto each other and the walls. When this happens it causes pressure on the walls because of the speed the air particles are moving


Does air exert pressure on air or mercury?

Yes. (see - barometer)


Can compressed air exert pressure on things?

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Does light have force in it?

Light is a form of energy. Light can exert a pressure.


What happens if air does not exert pressure?

Depends on how you do that - but most are fatal.


What happens if the air does not exert pressure?

Depends on how you do that - but most are fatal.


What pressure does cold air exert?

Cold air exerts a low pressure. That is why cold air falls and hotter air rises above it.