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The pressure of confined air is $p$. If the atmospheric pressure is $P$, then
  • A$P$ is equal to $P$
  • B$P$ is less than $p$
  • C$P$ is greater than $p$
  • D$P$ may be less or greater than $p$ depending on the mass of the confined air
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