Question

The reason we are not crushed under the weight of air is, that the pressure inside our body is equal to the atmospheric pressure and cancels the pressure being exerted from outside.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A

True

The atmosphere applies pressure on us. That pressure is called atmospheric pressure. Inside the body, the flowing blood and body fluids create a pressure which counters the effect of atmospheric pressure and thus, we are not crushed.