An ordinary commercial Bourdon gauge has a scale of 0 psi to 250 psi, and an accuracy of ±1 percent of span. If the gauge reads 175 psi, within what maximum and minimum values will the correct pressure fall?
A. 1.74 to 1.76 psi
B. 1.72.5 to 1.77.5 psi
C. 1.76.5 to 1.78.5 psi
D. 1.79 to 1.80 psi
Answer:B
An ordinary commercial Bourdon gauge has a scale of 0 psi to 250 psi, and an accuracy of ±1 percent of span. If the gauge reads 175 psi, within what maximum and minimum values will the correct pressure fall?
A. 1.74 to 1.76 psi B. 1.72.5 to 1.77.5 psi C. 1.76.5 to 1.78.5 psi D. 1.79 to 1.80 psi