Conversion of mm of Mercury to Atmospheres

The video tutorial demonstrates how to convert 670 mm of mercury to atmospheres. It begins by explaining the conversion factor, where 1 atmosphere equals 760 mm of mercury. The process involves multiplying the given value by the conversion factor, ensuring that the units of mm of mercury cancel out, leaving the result in atmospheres. The final calculation shows that 670 mm of mercury is equivalent to 0.882 atmospheres.

What is the conversion factor used to convert mm of mercury to atmospheres?

• 1 atmosphere = 670 mm of mercury

• 1 atmosphere = 760 mm of mercury

• 1 atmosphere = 700 mm of mercury

• 1 atmosphere = 800 mm of mercury

Why do we place 760 mm of mercury on the bottom during the conversion process?

• To cancel out atmospheres

• To ensure atmospheres are on the bottom

• To cancel out mm of mercury

• To make the calculation easier

What is the purpose of multiplying by the conversion factor in this process?

• To increase the value of mm of mercury

• To convert atmospheres to mm of mercury

• To decrease the value of atmospheres

• To convert mm of mercury to atmospheres

What is the result of dividing 670 by 760 in this conversion?

• 1.000

• 0.882

• 0.760

• 0.670

What is the final value of 670 mm of mercury when converted to atmospheres?

• 0.882 atmospheres

• 0.760 atmospheres

• 1.000 atmospheres

• 0.670 atmospheres

What units are left after the conversion process is complete?

• None

• Both mm of mercury and atmospheres

• Atmospheres

• Millimeters of mercury