10.14 If a pressure gauge on a compressed air tank reads 120 psi, assuming standard atmospheric pressure at sea level, what is the absolute pressure of air in a. psi b. pascal c. feet of water d. feet of mercury
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The pressure gauge reading is 120 psi. This is the gauge pressure, which is the pressure above atmospheric pressure. Standard atmospheric pressure at sea level is approximately 14.7 psi. So, the absolute pressure in the tank is the gauge pressure plus the Show more…
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