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Yes, sea-level pressure is determined by the weight of the air above a specific location due to gravity. The greater the amount of air molecules in the atmosphere, the higher the pressure. Changes in gravity will affect pressure readings, such as at higher elevations where there is less gravitational pull compared to sea level.

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Which of these is affected by air pressure in the atmosphere?

Air pressure in the atmosphere affects weather patterns, wind strength and direction, and the behavior of gases in the atmosphere. It can also impact aircraft performance and the ability for sound to travel through the air.


What factors determine the intensity of air pressure?

Atmospheric pressure is closely approximated by the hydrostatic pressure caused by the weight of air above the measurement point. It is defined as the force per unit area exerted against a surface by the weight of air above that surface. The average atmospheric pressure, at sea level, is about 1 atmosphere (atm) = 101325 pascals, or 101.3 kPa (kilopascals). Don't say intensity of air pressure. Say strength of air pressure, because intensity is an "energy quantity" and pressure is a "field quantity. Our eardrums are moved only by the sound pressure. Scroll down to related links "Conversion of sound units (levels)".


Can the strength of natural magnets be increased?

The strength of natural magnets be increased in various ways. Artificial magnetism can be induced so as to increase magnetism.


How does the low pressure associtated with a hurricane help them grow big and powerful?

Air in the atmosphere tends to move toward low-pressure regions, which would increase the winds surrounding a hurricane. Air in the atmosphere moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. Air rushing toward a hurricane causes the hurricane to grow in size and strength.


How is the strength of a tornado determined?

The strength of a tornado is typically determined using the Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF Scale) based on the estimated wind speeds and the damage caused by the tornado. Researchers survey the damage to structures, vegetation, and other objects in the tornado's path to assign it a rating on the scale.

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Which of these is affected by air pressure in the atmosphere?

Air pressure in the atmosphere affects weather patterns, wind strength and direction, and the behavior of gases in the atmosphere. It can also impact aircraft performance and the ability for sound to travel through the air.


Is earth's atmosphere stronger than all the other planets' atmosphere?

A planet's atmosphere doesn't have strength.


Areas of strength as determined through job performance?

Areas


What word means to have strength to carry on or last?

Determination/determined :)


What is target strength of concrete?

Target strength is the design strength which is determined by whom ever designed mixture of aggregates and the water/cement ratio.


What is the relationship between grain size and strength in metal?

the relationship between grain size and strength can be determined by the Hall- Patch relationship of Strength of materials.


Does stacking magnets increase their strength?

No, stacking magnets does not increase their strength. The strength of a magnet is determined by its material and size, not by stacking multiple magnets together.


What is determined by amplitude of a sound wave?

the strength or volume of the sound wave :)


Do storong tornadoes affect more damage?

Yes, that is how strength is determined


What determined by the amplitude of a sound wave?

the strength or volume of the sound wave :)


How is grip strength grading determined and what factors are considered in assessing grip strength?

Grip strength grading is determined by measuring the force a person can exert while squeezing a device called a dynamometer. Factors considered in assessing grip strength include age, gender, hand dominance, and overall health.


How is grip strength grading determined and what factors are considered in assessing an individual's grip strength?

Grip strength grading is determined by measuring the force a person can exert while squeezing a dynamometer. Factors considered in assessing grip strength include age, gender, hand dominance, and overall health and fitness level.