Why do we not get crushed under the atmospheric pressure?

Internal pressure equals atmospheric pressure

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Internal pressure is less than the atmospheric pressure

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Internal pressure is more than the atmospheric pressure

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is B Internal pressure equals atmospheric pressure
The pressure inside our bodies is equal to the atmospheric pressure and cancels the pressure from outside.

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