Atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately
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Correct answer to question 89 (Mechanical Comprehension): 15 pounds per square inch
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The air column above presses at about 14.7 pounds per square inch. Tyre gauges read pressure above this figure, which is why a flat tyre reads zero rather than 15.
Updated: November 2026
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