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Air Pressure is...The force air exerts because each individual molecules has so mush wieghtThe force air exerts because its molecules run into thingsThe water pressing on the glass of a bottle

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Air Pressure is...The force air exerts because each individual molecules has so mush wieghtThe force air exerts because its molecules run into thingsThe water pressing on the glass of a bottle

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Air pressure is the force exerted by air due to the weight of air molecules and their collisions with objects. It is not related to water pressing on the glass of a bottle.

  1. The weight of air molecules: Each molecule of air, though tiny, has mass. The collective weight of these molecules creates a pressure that we call air pressure.

  2. The collisions of air molecules: Air molecules are in constant motion and as they move, they collide with each other and with other objects. These collisions also contribute to air pressure.

So, air pressure is the combined effect of the weight of air molecules and their collisions with objects.

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