A standpipe 4 m in diameter and 8 m high is filled with water. Find the potential energy (kPa) of the water if the elevation reference is taken 1.5 m below the base of the standpipe.

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A standpipe 4 m in diameter and 8 m high is filled with water. Find the potential energy (kPa) of the water if the elevation reference is taken 1.5 m below the base of the standpipe.
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