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According to The Certified Pool - Spa Operator Handbook, pressure head is calculated by multiplying the psi by __________.

  1. 1.75

  2. 2.31

  3. 3.14

  4. 4.00

The correct answer is: 1.75

The incorrect options B, C, and D are not the correct unit for measuring pressure head. Option A is the correct unit for calculating pressure head. It is calculated by multiplying the psi (pounds per square inch) by 1.75, which is the conversion factor for converting psi to pressure head in feet. Thus, option A is the only correct unit that aligns with the formula given in the question.