As we move upwards, the atmospheric pressure

Increases

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Decreases

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Remains same

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Solution

The correct option is B Decreases
We know that the atmospheric pressure at a height $h$ is given by the wight of air per unit area, over and above $h$ .

Thus,as $h$ increases, the weight of the gas above $h$ will decrease. So, the atmospheric pressure decreases.

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