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rosent76

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Which is a larger unit of pressure: 1 kilopascal or 1 psi?
 
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Explain the bar pressure measurement system.
 
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Answer to Question 1

1 psi is a much larger unit of measurement. 1 psi is approximately equal to 7 kilopascals

Answer to Question 2

Bars are used in many pressure applications by countries on the SI system. 1 bar is approximately equal to atmospheric pressure. It is exactly equal to 100 kilopascals.





 

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