Directions: Watch the videos and answer the questions listed below.
Volume and Mass of Air 1. By way of an explanation, prove that air has volume and takes up space. For example, explain why an inverted (upside down) cup full of paper will not fill up with water when submerged.
2. By way of an explanation, prove that air has mass (weight).
4. Explain how the two different gauges used for measuring atmospheric pressure (aneroid & mercury) work. For example, draw and label two different diagrams.
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5. What is air pressure? 6. Explain the differences between high and low air pressure. 7. Explain why high pressure air (H) is associated with clear, cloudless, dry skies.