Suppose a column of air has constant air temperature. What would happen if we force more air into the column?

A) The air would become less dense, and the surface air pressure would increase.
B) The air would become more dense, and the surface air pressure would decrease.
C) The air would become less dense, and the surface air pressure would decrease.
D) The air would become more dense, and the surface air pressure would increase.


D

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