Question 1288Navigation General
70% to passAtmospheric pressure at sea level is equal to _______________.
A
1013.25 millibars
B
29.92 inches of mercury
C
14.7 pounds per square inch
D
All of the above
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above. Atmospheric pressure at sea level is equal to 1013.25 millibars, 29.92 inches of mercury, and 14.7 pounds per square inch. These three units are all standard ways of expressing the same atmospheric pressure at sea level, which is the standard reference pressure used in navigation and marine operations. All three of these values are well-established in maritime regulations and industry standards, and they are all correct representations of the standard atmospheric pressure at sea level.
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