JAMB Physics
The height at which the atmosphere ceases to exist is about 80km. If the atmospheric pressure on the ground is 760 mmHg, the pressure at a height of 20km above ground level is
a.
480 mmHg
b.
570 mmHg
c.
190 mmHg
d.
380 mmHg
Correct answer: B
Pressure is directly proportional to height. The height of the atmosphere above someone above ground level is . Therefore, the atmospheric pressure at that altitude will be