The unit of pressure in SI is MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The unit of pressure in SI is
A. Atmosphere
B. Bar
C. Pascal
D. Torr
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pascal = N/m². Named after Blaise Pascal. Bar = 10⁵ Pa, atmosphere = 101325 Pa, torr = 133.3 Pa. SI unit is Pascal.

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