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Q. Atmospheric pressure exerted on earth is due to

  • (A) Gravitational pull
  • (B) Rotation of earth
  • (C) Revolution of earth
  • (D) Uneven heating of earth
  • Correct Answer - Option(A)
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Atmospheric pressure is caused by the gravitational attraction of the planet on the atmospheric gases above the surface, and is a function of the mass of the planet, the radius of the surface, and the amount and composition of the gases and their vertical distribution in the atmosphere.

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