On the suction side of a pump, a Bourdon pressure gage reads 40 kPa vacuum ( = - 40 kPa). What is the corresponding absolute pressure if the local atmosphere pressure is 100 kPa (abs)?[Answer in units of kPa]

On the suction side of a pump, a Bourdon pressure gage reads 40 kPa vacuum ( = - 40 kPa). What is the corresponding absolute pressure if the local atmosphere pressure is 100 kPa (abs)?[Answer in units of kPa]

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Chapter10: Force And Force-related Variables In Engineering

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