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Which type of pressure is experienced by a flying bird over its head?

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Electromagnetic
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Hydrostatic
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Atmospheric
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Hydraulic
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Solution

The correct option is C Atmospheric
The pressure exerted by the envelope of air, i.e. atmosphere, is known as atmospheric pressure. This pressure acts on every object. Thus the pressure acting over the flying bird is also atmospheric pressure.

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