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 :

Hagrid

The right answer for the question that is being asked and shown above is that: "B. When atmospheric pressure is higher than the absolute pressure of a gas in a container, a partial vacuum exists in the container" This statement is not true regarding atmospheric pressure.

The answer is B. When atmospheric pressure is higher than the absolute pressure of a gas in a container, a partial vacuum exists in the container