A 3-L syringe is used to calibrate a spirometer;injection of the complete volume produces an output of 3.04 L.The correction factor for this system would be:
A) 0.967
B) 0.987
C) 1.013
D) 1.100

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The correction factor is the ratio of the actual volume to the indicated volume. In this case, the actual volume is 3 L and the indicated volume is 3.04 L. Therefore, the correction factor is:
3 L / 3.04 L = 0.987

A 3-L Syringe Is Used to Calibrate a Spirometer;injection of the Complete