Pressure: Definition, Units, And Conversions Flashcards by Alex Cali Maui | Brainscape

Q

What does Psi represent

A

Pounds per square inch

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Pressure definition ?

A

The force per unit area

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Atmospheres (atm)

A

Weight of all the air pressing down on you at sea level

Mountain would be different—— less than 1atm

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MmHg

A

Comes from barometer which is used to measure atmospheric pressure by weather changes

As pressure goes up the mercury goes down

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MmHg

A

=760mm
&
Torr

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1atm=

A

14.7 psi

760 mmhg or torr

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