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  • Understanding Air Pressure: Forces and Molecular Weight
    Air pressure isn't "made of" anything in the sense of a material. It's a force, specifically the force exerted by the weight of air molecules pressing down on a surface.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Air is made of molecules: These are tiny particles like nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases.

    * Gravity pulls these molecules down: This creates a force that pushes down on everything beneath it.

    * The weight of all those molecules creates air pressure: The more air molecules there are, the heavier they are, and the higher the air pressure.

    So, air pressure isn't a substance itself, but a measurement of the force created by the weight of air molecules.

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