Chapter 11, Problem 2SAQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: Convert the given quantity $558mmHg$ to $atm$.

Concept introduction:

To convert a quantity $a{u}_1$ from one unit to another, that is, $u_1\to u_2$, first write a conversion factor $\frac{u_2}{u_1}$ by the use of the relation present between the given quantities.

Multiply the conversion factor with the given quantity $a{u}_1$ and cancel units to get the given quantity in desired units.

$a\cancel{u_1}\times \frac{u_2}{\cancel{u_1}}=a{u}_2$