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Old Jul 5, 2008, 05:09 AM
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effect of altitude on pressure

Why pressure decreses with increse in altitude

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Old Jul 5, 2008, 05:58 AM   #2  
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Air is simular to water, the deeper down you go in water the higher the pressure(less near the surface. The weight of moisture is also heavy. The higher you go, the less pressure.
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