Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

• A. Atmospheric pressure increases with increase in altitude
• B. Atmospheric pressure remains constant with increase or decrease in altitude
• C. Atmospheric pressure does not depend on altitude
• D. Atmospheric pressure decreases with increase in altitude

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A

Atmospheric pressure increases with increase in altitude

B

Atmospheric pressure remains constant with increase or decrease in altitude

D

Atmospheric pressure decreases with increase in altitude

Rest and motion are not absolute. A body is said to be at rest with respect to another object only when its position does not change with time with respect to that object.