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What is the unit of measuring atmospheric pressure?

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Atmospheric pressure is commonly measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and millibars (mb). Another widely used unit is the hectopascal (hPa), where 1 hPa = 1 mb. The standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is 760 mm Hg, which is equivalent to 1013 mb or 1013 hPa.

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Chapter 13: Atmospheric Pressure and Winds - SOLVE AND SCORE [Page 142]

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Rachna Sapra Geography [English] Class 9 ICSE
Chapter 13 Atmospheric Pressure and Winds
SOLVE AND SCORE | Q D. 17. (c) | Page 142
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