At the Peak of Mt

question 59

Multiple Choice

At the peak of Mt. Everest, atmospheric pressure is 220. mm Hg. What is this pressure in pounds per square inch (psi) ?
(1 atm = 760 mm Hg and 1 atm = 14.7 psi)

• A) 1.97×10 ^{- 2} psi
• B) 0.235 psi
• C) 4.26 psi
• D) 50.8 psi
• E) 2.46×10⁶ psi

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