A high-performance road bicycle tire is inflated to a total pressure of 132 psi. What is this pressure in mmHg?

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SORT The problem gives a pressure in psi and asks you to convert the units to mmHg. STRATEGIZE Since Table 6.1 does not have a direct conversion factor between psi and mmHg but does provide relationships between both of these units and atmospheres, convert to atm as an intermediate step. GIVEN: 132 psi FIND: mmHg CONCEPTUAL PLAN psi 1 atm 14.7 psi atm 760 mmHg 1 atm mmHg RELATIONSHIPS USED 1 atm = 14.7 psi 760 mmHg = 1 atm (both from Table 6.1)