Atmospheric pressure at sea level is about MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Atmospheric pressure at sea level is about
A. 10⁹ Pa
B. 10⁵ Pa
C. 10³ Pa
D. 10⁷ Pa
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
1 atm = 1.013×10⁵ Pa. Standard approximation.

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