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What is the SI unit of pressure?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
- Pound-force per square inch (psi)
- Atmosphere (atm)
- Torr
- Pascal (Pa) (correct)
Which unit of pressure is defined as 1⁄760 of standard atmospheric pressure?
Which unit of pressure is defined as 1⁄760 of standard atmospheric pressure?
- Atmosphere (atm)
- Pascal (Pa)
- Torr (correct)
- Pound-force per square inch (psi)
What is the symbol for gauge pressure?
What is the symbol for gauge pressure?
- g
- p
- G
- P (correct)
Which unit is a traditional measure of pressure in the imperial and US customary systems?
Which unit is a traditional measure of pressure in the imperial and US customary systems?
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What is the IUPAC recommendation for the symbol of pressure?
What is the IUPAC recommendation for the symbol of pressure?
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Study Notes
Pressure Units
- The SI unit of pressure is the pascal (Pa).
- The torr is a unit of pressure defined as 1⁄760 of standard atmospheric pressure.
- The symbol for gauge pressure is p, pg, or gauge.
- The pound per square inch (psi) is a traditional measure of pressure in the imperial and US customary systems.
- The IUPAC recommends the symbol p or P for pressure.
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Test your knowledge of pressure with this informative quiz! Explore the concept of pressure, gauge pressure, various units of pressure measurement, and their applications. Challenge yourself with questions on the SI unit of pressure, the pascal (Pa), and more.
