A Scuba Diver Typically Begins a Dive with a Compressed

question 27

Multiple Choice

A scuba diver typically begins a dive with a compressed air tank at 2,350 psi. What is this pressure expressed in units of mm Hg?

• A)160. mm Hg
• B)3.09 mm Hg
• C)1.21 × 10⁵ mm Hg
• D)1.79 × 10⁶ mm Hg
• E)45.5 mm Hg

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