If the Pressure in the Eye of a Hurricane Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

If the pressure in the eye of a hurricane is 645 mbar, what is the corresponding pressure in mm Hg? Recall 1.013 bar = 1 atm.

• A) 637 mm Hg
• B) 0.637 mm Hg
• C) 484 mm Hg
• D) 497 mm Hg
• E) 645 mm Hg

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