A manometer is utilized to measure the pressure gas in a container. One side is connected to the container and the other side is open to the atmosphere. The manometer contains oil of density = 750 kg/m3 and the head is 50 mm. Calculate the gauge pressure of gas in the container.

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A manometer is utilized to measure the pressure gas in a container. One side is connected to the container and the other side is open to the atmosphere. The manometer contains oil of density = 750 kg/m3 and the head is 50 mm. Calculate the gauge pressure of gas in the container. Ans. 367.9 Pa

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