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Why are our bodies not crushed by the large pressure exerted by the atmosphere.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Atmospheric Pressure**: The atmosphere exerts pressure on all objects, including our bodies. This pressure is due to the weight of the air above us and is approximately 101,325 Pascals (or 1 atmosphere) at sea level. 2. **Equalization of Pressure**: Our bodies are filled with fluids, primarily blood, which exert pressure in the opposite direction to the atmospheric pressure. This internal pressure is generated by the fluids within our body. 3. **Internal Pressure vs. External Pressure**: The pressure exerted by the blood and other fluids inside our body is equal to the atmospheric pressure outside. This balance of pressure means that the forces acting on our body from the inside and outside are equal. ...
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