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Which of the following statements is not true regarding atmospheric pressure?

AYou calculate absolute pressure by adding atmospheric pressure to gage pressure.
BWhen atmospheric pressure is higher than the absolute pressure of a gas in a container, a partial vacuum exists in the container
CMercury and aneroid barometers are used to measure atmospheric pressure.
DAtmospheric pressure increases with increasing altitude

Verified Answer :

W0lf93

The correct answer is option B. i.e.When atmospheric pressure is higher than the absolute pressure of a gas in a container, a partial vacuum exists in the container. This is the incorrect statement about atmospheric pressure and the absolute pressure.