Atmospheric pressure is about 1.0 105 Pa on average. (a) What is the downward force of

Question:

Atmospheric pressure is about 1.0 × 105 Pa on average.
(a) What is the downward force of the air on a desktop with surface area 1.0 m2?
(b) Convert this force to pounds so you really understand how large it is.
(c) Why does this huge force not crush the desk?