Converting Millimeters of Mercury

The video tutorial explains how to convert 730 mm of mercury to atmospheres using a conversion factor. It begins by introducing the concept of conversion and the importance of knowing or looking up conversion factors. The tutorial then demonstrates the step-by-step process of applying the conversion factor, ensuring units cancel out correctly, and arriving at the final result of 0.961 atmospheres.

What is the conversion factor needed to convert millimeters of mercury to atmospheres?

• 1 atmosphere is 750 mm of mercury

• 1 atmosphere is 700 mm of mercury

• 1 atmosphere is 760 mm of mercury

• 1 atmosphere is 800 mm of mercury

Why is it important to have millimeters of mercury on the bottom during the conversion process?

• To increase the final value

• To make the calculation easier

• To decrease the final value

• To ensure the units cancel out

What is the first step in converting 730 mm of mercury to atmospheres?

• Subtract the conversion factor

• Add the conversion factor

• Divide by the conversion factor

• Multiply by the conversion factor

What happens to the units of millimeters of mercury during the conversion process?

• They triple

• They remain unchanged

• They double

• They cancel out

What is the purpose of multiplying the top and dividing by the bottom in the conversion process?

• To simplify the equation

• To make the calculation faster

• To increase the accuracy

• To achieve the desired units of atmospheres

What is the final result of converting 730 mm of mercury to atmospheres?

• 0.900 atmospheres

• 0.961 atmospheres

• 1.000 atmospheres

• 1.100 atmospheres