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Atmospheric Pressure in SI Units

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What is the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level in newtons per square meter (N/m²)?

Correct Answer

1.01 × 10⁵ N/m²

Explanation

In metric units, the standard atmospheric pressure is 101,000 N/m², which is written as 1.01 × 10⁵ N/m².

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide


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