Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Atmospheric pressure measured at
Concept introduction:
Pressure is expressed as force exerted per unit area. Pressure of gas is measured by the pressure a gas exerts on the walls of its container. There are various units present to measure pressure of a gas. For example, millimeters of mercury, pounds per square inch,
(b)
Interpretation:
Atmospheric pressure measured at
Concept introduction:
Pressure is expressed as force exerted per unit area. Pressure of gas is measured by the pressure a gas exerts on the walls of its container. There are various units present to measure pressure of a gas. For example, millimeters of mercury, pounds per square inch,
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