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Q · Fluid MechanicsMedium · 45s
If atmospheric pressure is 100 kPa and gauge pressure is –20 kPa, then absolute pressure is: Option: 28
TopicFluid Mechanics
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Absolute pressure = Atmospheric + Gauge = 100 + (–20) = 80 kPa.
28
Final Answer: Option (b