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What factor causes atmospheric pressure

What factor causes atmospheric pressure
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What factor causes atmospheric pressure

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weight of the atmosphere above a surface

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atmospheric pressure is caused by the weight of the atmosphere pushing down on itself and on the surface below it.
Pressure is defined as the force acting on an object divided by the area upon witch the force is acting.
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