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Atmospheric pressure is a unit of measument, and measure the pressure of the air. Much like the deeper you go in the ocean the higher the pressure is. You are actually on the bottom of an ocean of air, the higher up the less atmospheric pressure and eventually there is non when you reach outer space.

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How much air pressure equals 120 psi of water?

Pressure doesn't change when you change substance, 120 PSI in water equals 120 PSI in air.


What air movement of air that causes the winds?

The movement revolves around the Low Pressure System. At the center of a Low, air rises. That air descends in High Pressure Systems, that exist wherever Lows do not. This means that the Low Pressure System is the active feature of the [lower 10 km's of the] Atmosphere.


What is an offshore breeze?

Wind is caused by differences in air pressure. An offshore breeze is the result of high pressure over land, and low pressure over the water. The high pressure air moves toward the lower pressure air. Or...if you just had this question on a test in the Ebus workbook, then the correct answer is B) Land mass has cooled down.


What happens when air is humid?

Humidity (relative) is the amount of water vapor in the air, expressed as a percentage of the maximum amount that the air could hold at the given temperature; the ratio of the actual water vapor pressure to the saturation vapor pressure. So pretty much the air is moist and heavy.


What happens to air pressure when water vapor increases?

Atmospheric pressure is reduced with increasing water vapor because the water has a lower molecular weight than dry air. The same number of molecules occupy a given volume at a given pressure, so the total mass of water vapor laden air is lower than dry air. If you add up the weight of a column of the wet air it will weigh less than the same column filled with dry air, hence, wet air has a lower air pressure.

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What are similar experiments to air pressure with an egg?

Two similar experiments to air pressure with an egg include using a balloon and a plastic bottle or a syringe and a cup of water to demonstrate effects of air pressure changes on objects. These experiments can show how changes in air pressure can cause objects to move or be affected in different ways.


What are some similarities between traveling through air and traveling through water?

Both air pressure and water pressure are measured in pounds per square inch. {Or some similar label in different parts of the world.}


Why does water have to do with air pressure?

In a well system, water is propelled by air pressure.


What is the relationship between air pressure and a water tank?

The relationship between air pressure and a water tank is that the air pressure in the tank affects the flow and pressure of the water coming out of it. The air pressure in the tank helps to push the water out when a faucet is opened, creating a steady flow of water. If the air pressure in the tank is too low, the water flow may be weak or inconsistent.


How a pressure difference is responsible for the movement of air?

The pressure pushes it around depending on how high or low the air pressure is.ANSWERAir moves from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure. If you have a water balloon and you squeeze it, the area where your fingers are is similar to a high pressure zone. The water then flows away from your fingers to the lower pressure areas of the balloon. That is how air flows in the atmosphere. Things such as humidity and temperature differences cause the different pressure zones, and the air flows from high pressure areas to lower pressure ones.


What is the relationship between the water pressure, tank air pressure, and the overall performance of a water pressure tank system?

The water pressure in a tank system is directly related to the tank air pressure. The tank air pressure helps regulate the water pressure and overall performance of the system. If the tank air pressure is too low, the water pressure may drop, affecting the system's efficiency. Conversely, if the tank air pressure is too high, it can cause the water pressure to be too high, potentially damaging the system. Maintaining the correct balance between water pressure and tank air pressure is crucial for optimal performance of the water pressure tank system.


What is similar about the air pressure in a hurricane and a tornado?

Both produce intense low pressure.


Why does your water bottle have air pressure?

The air pressure inside the water bottle helps to maintain its shape and prevent it from collapsing as water is consumed or as external pressure is applied to the bottle. Additionally, the air pressure helps to keep the water inside the bottle from leaking out.


How can I increase water pressure using a pressure tank?

To increase water pressure using a pressure tank, you can adjust the air pressure inside the tank to match the desired water pressure. This can be done by using a pressure gauge to monitor and adjust the air pressure accordingly. By maintaining the correct air pressure in the tank, you can ensure consistent and higher water pressure throughout your plumbing system.


Why is atmospheric pressure and water pressure different?

The big reason is because air is air, and water is water. The second reason is because air is compressible, while water cannot be compressed. What that means is that if you compress air to twice the pressure, it will be one-half the volume. If you compress water to be twice the pressure, the volume won't change.


How is the modern flush toilet similar to the three hole experiment?

It is similar because they are both to do with water pressure - when you take the tape off the first hole, no water comes out because there is no air in the bottle. But there is when the second hole is released.


Does air pressure affect water pressure?

Water Vapor affects pressure because moist air contains many heavy gases such as O2,N2 etc. But less water vapor. Since these gases are heavier than water vapor, it becomes more dense constituting more pressure. So Moist air contains less pressure than Dry Air.