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PHY 101 Surface Tension Objective Question

Question

Given that the gauge pressure inside a soap bubble is 740 N/m², approximately what is this pressure in mm Hg? (Use the conversion 1.00 mm Hg = 133 N/m²)
Options
A 0.18 mm Hg
B 5.56 mm Hg
Correct Answer
C 74.0 mm Hg
D 98420 mm Hg
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

To convert from N/m² to mm Hg, divide the pressure in N/m² by the conversion factor 133 N/m² per mm Hg. So, P = 740 N/m² / (133 N/m²/mm Hg) ≈ 5.56 mm Hg.

Hint

Perform the division using the given conversion factor.

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