Learning Activities 3.1 – 3.4: Unit Conversion, Scientific Notation, Absolute and Gage Pressure, and Pressure Measurement

This 8-page learning activity is from the Introduction to Vacuum Technology Student and Instructor Laboratory Manuals that accompany the Introduction to Vacuum Technology E-Book published by Erie Community College. The activity has students measure absolute and gauge pressure, preform pressure unit conversion, and express pressure in scientific notation.

A summary of learning activities, learning objectives, a suggested pre-lab assignment, theoretical background, the activity procedure, and more are included. Student learning outcomes include:

1. Practice measuring absolute pressure and gauge pressure using different pressure measurement devices.
2. Practice converting between different pressure units of measure.
3. Practice converting gauge pressure measurements to an absolute pressure value.
4. Express pressure values in scientific notation.

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