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We do not feel the weight of the atmosphere because the pressure is evenly distributed on our bodies from all directions, so we don't perceive it as a force pushing down on us.

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Why do we not feel the weight of the atmosphere pressing down on us?

We do not feel the weight of the atmosphere pressing down on us because our bodies are used to the constant pressure from the air around us. Our internal pressure matches the external pressure, so we don't perceive it as a sensation of weight.


The weight of air is called?

The weight of air is called atmospheric pressure. It is the force exerted by the weight of the air above a given point in the atmosphere.


What factor causes atmosphere pressure?

Weight of the atmosphere above a surface.


Why don't you feel the weight of the air column that stretches from your head to the top of the atmosphere?

You don't feel the weight of the air column because the air pressure inside your body and the air pressure outside your body are equalized. This balance prevents you from feeling the weight of the column of air pressing down on you.


What does weight of the atmosphere create?

gravity


What is oxygen percentage by weight?

Oxygen makes up about 20.95% of the Earth's atmosphere by weight.


What is is the weight of air for the entire atmosphere?

5.28 x 10000000000000000000 kg is the weight of air for the entire atmosphere.


Why don't you feel the pressure exerted by the atmosphere?

You don't feel the pressure exerted by the atmosphere because your body is used to it and is able to balance the pressure inside and outside.


Why does the atmosphere's air press on the earth?

Air weight.


What is most responsible for the pressure in the earths atmosphere?

The weight.


What is the quantity of air in the atmosphere above your head?

The quantity of air in the atmosphere above our head is about 250 kilograms which is about the weight of two baby elephants. But we don't feel the enormous weight is balanced by the pressure exerted by the blood and other fluids present in our body


Atmospheric condition that is caused by the weight of gases in the atmosphere is?

Weather