A very simple way of measuring the depth of a fluid in a gas station's underground gasoline tank is by using a pressure gauge that measures gauge pressure. Assume the fluid in the tank is gasoline with a density of 700 kg/m3 and g = 9.80 m/s2. If the gauge pressure is 25.9 kPa what is the depth of the gasoline in the tank? Assume 3 significant digits. Watch the units! A. 3.78 cm B. 37.8 m C. 0.378 m D. 3.78 m E. 3.78 mm

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  1. A very simple way of measuring the depth of a fluid in a gas station's underground gasoline tank is by using a pressure gauge that measures gauge pressure. Assume the fluid in the tank is gasoline with a density of 700 kg/m3 and g = 9.80 m/s2. If the gauge pressure is 25.9 kPa what is the depth of the gasoline in the tank? Assume 3 significant digits. Watch the units!

      A.

    3.78 cm

      B.

    37.8 m

      C.

    0.378 m

      D.

    3.78 m

      E.

    3.78 mm

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