Air pressure

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Air Pressure
The force exerted by air molecules on a surface; it can be static or dynamic.
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Static Air Pressure
The pressure exerted by stationary air on an object.
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Dynamic Air Pressure
The pressure experienced by an object moving through air, often associated with wind resistance.
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Total Air Pressure
The sum of static air pressure and dynamic air pressure.
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Lift
The force that allows an aircraft to rise off the ground, created by lower air pressure above the wing and higher air pressure below.
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Air Molecules
Small particles that make up air, which have mass and weight.
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Tunnel Effect
The phenomenon where air pressure changes based on the width of the tunnel and the speed of airflow.