One Torr is equivalent to how many mm of Mercury?
Correct answer: A. 1 mm
- A. 1 mm
- B. 10 mm
- C. 100 mm
- D. 0.1 mm
Explanation
A torr is defined as one millimetre of mercury, so 1 torr equals 1 mmHg. It is a unit of pressure, not a length measurement in ordinary use.
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