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Include Mini FAQ on PMx definition
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![Serial monitor](doc/sps30-arduino-serial-plotter.jpg)
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## FAQ: How PMx is defined / Why values are the same
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A frequently asked question about values that are the same, which seems unlikely. However, this is due to the definition of PM_x_, that says that it's particles of diameter _x_ and smaller. As such, PM10 includes all particles of diameter 10 μm and smaller, and therefore includes particles from PM4 (which itself includes particles from PM2.5). To illustrate, here's a diagram that shows this
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![How PMx is defined](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1300460/121040377-b445d880-c766-11eb-82d9-241dcdefab1f.png)
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In this example:
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- PM2.5 would be 3.1 μg/m^3
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- PM4 would be 3.2 μg/m^3 (3.1 particles [2.5 and smaller] + 0.1 [>2.5, <= 4.0])
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- PM10 would be 3.2 μg/m^3 (3.1 particles [2.5 and smaller] + 0.1 [>2.5, <= 4.0] + 0 [>4.0 <= 10])

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