Question

What is the height of 760 mm of Hg expressed in inches? (A length of 1.00 inch measured 25.4 mm on a meter stick):

A) 0.03 inches
B) 1.00 inches
C) 29.92 inches
D) 760 inches

Answer 1

To convert 760 mm of Hg to inches, divide by 25.4 mm/inch, which equals 29.92 inches. Thus, the correct answer is C) 29.92 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

The height of 760 mm of Hg expressed in inches requires a unit conversion. Since 1.00 inch is equal to 25.4 mm, you would divide 760 mm by 25.4 mm/inch to find the equivalent measurement in inches. Therefore, the calculation would be:

760 mm ÷ 25.4 mm/inch = 29.92 inches

So, the correct answer is C) 29.92 inches.