The pressure exerted by the air which is present above us is called:

absolute pressure

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atmospheric pressure

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gauge pressure

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fluid pressure

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Solution

The correct option is B atmospheric pressure
Atmospheric pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by the weight of the atmosphere. A barometer can be used to measure atmospheric pressure.

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