Conversions Between Atmospheres and Millimeters of Mercury

The video tutorial explains how to convert 560 mm of mercury to atmospheres using a conversion factor. It begins by introducing the concept of conversion and the necessary conversion factor, which is 1 atmosphere equals 760 mm of mercury. The tutorial then demonstrates how to apply this factor to convert the given value of 560 mm of mercury into atmospheres, resulting in approximately 0.737 atmospheres. The process involves multiplying the given value by the conversion factor, ensuring the units cancel out correctly, and rounding the final result. The video concludes with a confirmation of the correct conversion.

What is the conversion factor from millimeters of mercury to atmospheres?

• 1 ATM = 1000 mm of mercury

• 1 ATM = 760 mm of mercury

• 1 ATM = 560 mm of mercury

• 1 ATM = 500 mm of mercury

Why do we place 760 mm of mercury in the denominator during the conversion?

• To add the units together

• To multiply the units

• To convert to millimeters

• To cancel out the millimeters of mercury

What is the purpose of placing 1 atmosphere in the numerator during the conversion?

• To cancel out atmospheres

• To ensure the final result is in atmospheres

• To add atmospheres to the result

• To convert to millimeters of mercury

What is the result of converting 560 mm of mercury to atmospheres?

• 0.560 ATM

• 0.737 ATM

• 0.500 ATM

• 1.000 ATM

Why is it important to round the final result in the conversion?

• To make the number smaller

• To make the number larger

• To ensure precision and clarity

• To simplify the calculation

What is the significance of the units left after the conversion?

• They show the conversion factor used

• They indicate the original measurement

• They are irrelevant to the conversion

• They confirm the conversion was done correctly