Fri, 21 Oct 2005

Why 'filling-it-up' takes more than 'tank capacity'

Just in case you've ever wondered ...

You fill up your "empty" fuel tank at the gas station and the pump charges you for more gallons than the tank's rated capacity. Are you being deliberately overcharged? A NIST 's weight and measures expert explains in a recent paper why this may happen even at reputable gas stations.

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