At sea level, the atmosphere exerts a force closest to ________ kilogram(s) per square centimeter.
A) 1
B) 10
C) 100
D) 1,000
E) 10,000

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The force exerted by the atmosphere at sea level is known as standard atmospheric pressure, which is equal to 1 atmosphere (atm) or 101,325 Pascal (Pa). In terms of kilogram-force per square centimeter (kgf/cm2), this is approximately 1.03 kgf/cm2, which is closest to 1 kgf/cm2. Therefore, the answer is A) 1.

At Sea Level, the Atmosphere Exerts a Force Closest to ________