The Average Person Breathes About 20 M³ of Air a Day

question 41

Multiple Choice

The average person breathes about 20 m³ of air a day. What mass of particulates would a person breathe in a day if the particulate level were 400 micrograms per cubic meter

• A) 2 mg
• B) 4 mg
• C) 6 mg
• D) 8 mg
• E) None of the above

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Source 1-Destination 2

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