Which of the following would represent the greatest pressure?
A) 58143 Pa
B) 307 mmHg
C) 11.7 psi
D) 0.624 atm
E) 17.7 in Hg

Question

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To compare pressures given in different units, we need to convert them to the same unit. The SI unit for pressure is Pascal (Pa).

A) 58143 Pa
B) 307 mmHg = 40.9 kPa
C) 11.7 psi = 80.6 kPa
D) 0.624 atm = 63.4 kPa
E) 17.7 in Hg = 600 mmHg = 80 kPa

Therefore, the greatest pressure is 11.7 psi or 80.6 kPa.

Which of the Following Would Represent the Greatest Pressure