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The atmosphric pressure at the surface of the earth is about

A

`10^(-5) Nm^(-2)`

B

`10^4 Nm^(-2)`

C

`10^5 Nm^(-2)`

D

`10^3 Nm^(-2)`

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C
`10^5 Nm^(-2)`
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