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Variation of Atmospheric Pressure with Altitude.

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What is the pressure measured relative to atmospheric pressure and which is less than atmospheric pressure?

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Vacuum Pressure

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Absolute Pressure

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Gauge Pressure

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Solution

The correct option is A
Vacuum Pressure

Vacuum Pressure: It is the normal tensile force per unit area.

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