Answer: The pascal (Pa) is actually a very small unit of

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The pascal (Pa) is actually a very small unit of pressure. To show this, convert \(1\ Pa = 1\ N/m^2\) to \(lb / ft^2\). Atmosphere pressure at sea level is \(14.7\ lb / in^2\). How many pascals is this?

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QUESTION:

The pascal (Pa) is actually a very small unit of pressure. To show this, convert \(1\ Pa = 1\ N/m^2\) to \(lb / ft^2\). Atmosphere pressure at sea level is \(14.7\ lb / in^2\). How many pascals is this?

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Convert initial units to newtons per meter squared using conversion factors and realize that a newton meter squared is a pascal, then use a prefix conversion to have a value between 0.1 and 1000

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