Determine the appropriate pressure (gauge or vacuum) for a system with an absolute pressure of 126,500 Pa. Assume it is at 1 atm.

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Determine the appropriate pressure (gauge or vacuum)
for a system with an absolute pressure of 126,500 Pa.
Assume it is at 1 atm.
O a. Vacuum pressure = 2.25 atm
b. Gauge pressure = 2.25 atm
c. Gauge pressure = 0.248 atm
O d. Vacuum pressure = 0.248 atm
Transcribed Image Text:Determine the appropriate pressure (gauge or vacuum) for a system with an absolute pressure of 126,500 Pa. Assume it is at 1 atm. O a. Vacuum pressure = 2.25 atm b. Gauge pressure = 2.25 atm c. Gauge pressure = 0.248 atm O d. Vacuum pressure = 0.248 atm
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