_________ is defined as that equivalent to the pressure due to a column of mercury 76cm long.  a. surface pressure  b. gage pressure  c. standard atmospheric pressure  d. isobaric pressure

_________ is defined as that equivalent to the pressure due to a column of mercury 76cm long.  a. surface pressure  b. gage pressure  c. standard atmospheric pressure  d. isobaric pressure
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