Pat Naughtin wrote:
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> One problem with this use of a unit as a jargon is that the pressures cannot
> be easily compared with other pressure measures; for example is the pressure
> in your car tyres higher or lower than your blood pressure.
Here's a poser for you. Is your blood pressure greater than or less
than atmospheric pressure? Think twice before you answer.
Jim
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