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Atmospheric Pressure (GCSE Physics)

The following is a GCSE Physics test covering 'Atmospheric Pressure' from the broader topic Forces. The test is geared towards the AQA exam board style syllabus.
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A column of air exerts pressure because air molecules
A researcher measures atmospheric pressure using a mercury barometer. If mercury column drops, what does that indicate?
When a pilot climbs to higher altitude, what happens to the absolute atmospheric pressure and why might passengers’ ears ‘pop’?
Which of the following is a correct statement about gauge pressure?
A sealed tyre gauge reads 220 kPa gauge. What is the approximate absolute pressure if atmospheric pressure is 101 kPa?
Why do we need to know atmospheric pressure when calibrating sensitive laboratory balances?
A student uses a syringe with a sealed tip and records pressure as they push the plunger in slowly at constant temperature. Which gas law applies to explain the observed pressure change?
Why does atmospheric pressure decrease as altitude increases?
Why do meteorologists use station pressure corrected to sea level?
A 2.0 m tall column of air has density 1.2 kg/m3. Using g = 9.8 N/kg, calculate the pressure increase due to this column.
A hydraulic jack uses a small-area piston with force F1 to produce a large force F2 on a larger-area piston. Which principle explains this?