Question

Which of the following options is correct?

• A. Atmospheric pressure increases with increase in altitude
• B. Atmospheric pressure remains constant with increase or decrease in altitude
• C. Atmospheric pressure decreases with increase in altitude
• D. The Earth is at rest with respect to the Sun.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

Atmospheric pressure increases with increase in altitude

B

Atmospheric pressure remains constant with increase or decrease in altitude

C

Atmospheric pressure decreases with increase in altitude

A body is said to be at rest only when the position of the body is not changing with respect to some fixed point. Rest or motion can only be defined with respect to some other body.