manometer (device that measures gauge pressure) is attached to a pressurized container. One end of the manometer is open to the atmosphere and the local atmospheric pressure is 101 325 Pa. The height of the manometer fluid is 42 cm and the fluid has a specific gravity of 1.6. Calculate the absolute pressure on the inside surface of the container

manometer (device that measures gauge pressure) is attached to a pressurized container. One end of the manometer is open to the atmosphere and the local atmospheric pressure is 101 325 Pa. The height of the manometer fluid is 42 cm and the fluid has a specific gravity of 1.6. Calculate the absolute pressure on the inside surface of the container

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