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Determine the pressure if the reading in a barometer shows 2.5 inches of Mercury. 8.65 kPa 1.23 psi 60 mmHg 65 torr

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Publisher:John Tomczyk, Eugene Silberstein, Bill Whitman, Bill Johnson

Chapter1: Heat, Temperature, And Pressure

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14RQ: Atmospheric pressure at sea level under standard conditions is ______inches of mercury (Hg) or_____...

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Determine the pressure if the reading in a barometer shows 2.5 inches of
Mercury.
8.65 kPa
1.23 psi
60 mmHg
O 65 torr

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