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Pressure

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Is the force per unit area

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Pressure is measured in

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Newtons per share metre

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Atmospheric pressure

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Is caused by the weight of the atmosphere

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Barometer

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Is used to measure atmospheric pressure

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Normal atmospheric pressure

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Can hold up 76cm of mercury in a mercury barometer

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Altimeter

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Is a barometer used to measure height

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High atmospheric pressure

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Gives good settled weather

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Low atmospheric pressure

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Gives bad unsettled weather

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