When atmospheric pressure increases, what happens to the absolute pressure at the bottom of a pool?
A)It does not change.
B)It increases by a lesser amount.
C)It increases by the same amount.
D)It increases by a greater amount.
E)It depends on the depth of the pool.

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The absolute pressure at the bottom of a pool is the sum of atmospheric pressure and the pressure due to the water column. If atmospheric pressure increases, the absolute pressure increases by the same amount.

When Atmospheric Pressure Increases, What Happens to the Absolute Pressure