Very low pressure is expressed in microns (μ), which is equal to ____________ mm of Hg column (absolute) at 0°C?

Correct answer: B. 0.001

  • A. 0.0001
  • B. 0.001
  • C. 0.01
  • D. 0.1

Explanation

One micron of mercury is 0.001 mm Hg because the prefix micro means one-thousandth in this pressure convention. Thus 1 μHg corresponds to 0.001 mm Hg absolute.

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