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Air pressure is the force (weight of Earth's atmosphere) exerted on you by the weight of tiny particles of air, the air molecules above and around you. This is also referred to as "barometric pressure" (measured with a barometer) and will change with altitude or elevation. The standard pressure is 1 ATM (atmosphere), equal to 101325 pascals or 1013.25 mbar.

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Does gauge pressure include atmospheric pressure?

Yes, gauge pressure includes atmospheric pressure. Gauge pressure is the pressure measured above atmospheric pressure, so it accounts for the atmospheric pressure as a reference point.


What is the difference between gauge pressure and atmospheric pressure?

Gauge pressure is the pressure measured relative to atmospheric pressure, while atmospheric pressure is the pressure exerted by the Earth's atmosphere on a surface. Gauge pressure accounts for atmospheric pressure, while atmospheric pressure is the total pressure exerted by the atmosphere.


Does atmospheric pressure increase with altitude?

No, atmospheric pressure decreases with altitude.


What is the difference between gage pressure and absolute pressure, and how do they affect the measurement of pressure in a system?

Gage pressure is the pressure measured relative to atmospheric pressure, while absolute pressure is the total pressure including atmospheric pressure. Gage pressure only considers the pressure above atmospheric pressure, while absolute pressure includes atmospheric pressure as well. This affects pressure measurements in a system because gage pressure readings will fluctuate with changes in atmospheric pressure, while absolute pressure readings will remain constant regardless of atmospheric pressure changes.


What is the difference between vacuum pressure and gauge pressure?

Vacuum pressure is the pressure below atmospheric pressure, while gauge pressure is the pressure above atmospheric pressure. Vacuum pressure is measured relative to a perfect vacuum, while gauge pressure is measured relative to atmospheric pressure.

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What is the difference between gauge pressure and atmospheric pressure?

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What is a sentence with the word atmospheric pressure?

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Does atmospheric pressure increase with altitude?

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What is the vapor pressure a liquid at its normal boiling temperature?

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What is the difference between gage pressure and absolute pressure, and how do they affect the measurement of pressure in a system?

Gage pressure is the pressure measured relative to atmospheric pressure, while absolute pressure is the total pressure including atmospheric pressure. Gage pressure only considers the pressure above atmospheric pressure, while absolute pressure includes atmospheric pressure as well. This affects pressure measurements in a system because gage pressure readings will fluctuate with changes in atmospheric pressure, while absolute pressure readings will remain constant regardless of atmospheric pressure changes.