Q83 of 100 Page 211

The magnitude of atmospheric pressure is equal to the pressure exerted by a :

The correct solution is option (c)
The standard temperature and pressure (STP), refers to nominal conditions in the atmosphere at sea level, which supports  760 millimeters in a mercurial barometer (760 mm Hg)

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