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    Jul 5, 2008, 06:09 AM
    Effect of altitude on pressure
    Why pressure decreses with increse in altitude
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    Jul 5, 2008, 06:58 AM
    Air is similar 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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