Physicseasy · Past Paper
As we go higher from the sea level, atmospheric pressure:
AIncreases
BDecreases
CRemains same
DFirst increases then decreases
✓ Correct Answer: B — Decreases
The density and height of the air column above us decrease as altitude increases, lowering pressure.
Share this question
More from Physics
- A body of mass 1 kg is at a height of 1 m. Its PE is (g=10 m/s^2):
- Two resistors R1 and R2 are in parallel. If R1 > R2, then the power dissipated P1 and P2 will be such that:
- The KE of a body is 100 J and its mass is 2 kg. Its velocity is:
- Refractive index of water with respect to air is approximately:
- How many Joules are there in 1 kWh?