Is Indoor Pressure the Same as Outdoor Pressure?

In summary, pressure is the amount of force applied to a unit area and is typically measured in units such as pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa). It is different from force, which is a push or pull on an object. There is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume, according to Boyle's Law. Air pressure plays a crucial role in determining weather patterns, with high pressure bringing clear weather and low pressure leading to stormy conditions. Pressure can be measured using instruments such as barometers, manometers, or pressure gauges in units of force per unit area.
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1. Is the pressure inside a building equal to the outside? Is there a very tiny difference?
What about air-tight room?


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If the pressure was different, what do you think would happen? Have you tried crushing a juice pack by sucking some air out?
 
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It would depend on how "open" the building was.
 

Related to Is Indoor Pressure the Same as Outdoor Pressure?

1. What is pressure?

Pressure is the amount of force applied to a unit area. It is typically measured in units such as pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa).

2. How is pressure different from force?

Force is a push or pull on an object, while pressure is the force applied over a specific area. In other words, pressure takes into account the size of the area over which the force is applied.

3. What is the relationship between pressure and volume?

According to Boyle's Law, there is an inverse relationship between pressure and volume. This means that as the volume of a gas decreases, the pressure increases, and vice versa.

4. How does air pressure affect weather?

Air pressure plays a crucial role in determining weather patterns. Areas of high pressure generally bring clear, fair weather, while areas of low pressure can lead to stormy and unstable conditions.

5. How is pressure measured?

Pressure can be measured using a variety of instruments, such as barometers, manometers, or pressure gauges. These instruments typically measure pressure in units of force per unit area, such as pounds per square inch (psi) or pascals (Pa).

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