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The height at which the atmosphere ceases to exist is about 80km. If the atmospheric pressure on the ground is 760 mmHg, the pressure at a height of 20km above ground level is

a.

480 mmHg

b.

570 mmHg

c.

190 mmHg

d.

380 mmHg

Correct answer: B

Pressure is directly proportional to height. The height of the atmosphere above someone 20km20 km above ground level is 80km20km=60km80 km - 20km = 60 km. Therefore, the atmospheric pressure at that altitude will be 6080×760=570mmHg\frac{60}{80} \times 760 = 570 mmHg

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