Suppose that a standard bourdon tube pressure gauge has a scale of 0 to 1000 psig. If the accuracy of the gauge is plus or minus .5% of the span, what would the range of measured pressure be if the gauge indicates 690 psig?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — 685 to 695 psig
Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: 685 to 695 psig.
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