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Mechanical Properties of Fluids: Fluid Pressure MCQ

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Fluid PressureMediumQuestion 6406

Question

Gauge pressure is:
  1. A
    Absolute pressure
  2. B
    Pressure above atmospheric
    Correct
  3. C
    Atmospheric pressure
  4. D
    Pressure below atmospheric

Correct answer

Pressure above atmospheric

Explanation

Gauge pressure = Absolute pressure − Atmospheric pressure = pressure above atmospheric.