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On earth it is responsible for air pressure. There are about 15 pounds of air above every square inch of the earth's surface. Or in other words, the volume of a column of air on Earth about a hundred miles high and a square inch in area weighs 15 pounds.

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How can you calculat the specific gravity of air?

You could measure the weight of a recipient with air, and compare it to one without air (with a vacuum instead).


What is weight of 1 cubic meter of air?

At a temperature of 20 °C and a pressure of 101.325 kPa (standard pressure), dry air has a density of 1.2041 kg/m3.So the weight of 1 cubic meter of air under those conditions is 1.2041 kg.


How does a barograph demonstrate its literal meaning of to write weight?

A barograph is an instrument that records atmospheric pressure over time, translating the concept of "writing weight" into a visual format. It uses a sensitive barometric sensor that responds to changes in air pressure, which is influenced by the weight of the air above it. As the pressure changes, a pen attached to a moving arm traces the variations on a rotating drum, effectively "writing" the weight of the atmosphere in graphical form. Thus, it captures and displays the weight of air as changes in atmospheric pressure.


How many liters of air is required to float X amount of pounds on water?

If you ignore the small weight of air relative to the weight of water, then one litre of airSUBMERGED in water provides a buoyant force equal to the weight of one litre of water,which is about 9.8 newtons or 2.2 pounds.


How much does a 10 pound brick weigh underwater?

That depends on the volume of the brick. Whatever its volume is, its weight underwater is(weight of the brick in air) minus (weight of an equal volume of water)

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A person feeling weight of air feels?

The weight of air is known as atmospheric pressure. A person may not physically feel the weight of air, but changes in atmospheric pressure can sometimes be felt in the ears or head, especially during changes in altitude like going up a mountain. This can cause discomfort or even pain in some individuals.


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Give examples from daily life that air has weight?

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