Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer
Fundamentals of Momentum, Heat, and Mass Transfer
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Author: James Welty, Gregory L. Rorrer, David G. Foster
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Interpretation: In a fluid of given density, Gauge pressure at a particular depth is to be calculated.

Concept introduction: Gauge pressure is the pressure excess to the atmospheric pressure with respect to the direction. It is negative for the pressures below atmospheric pressure and positive for the pressures above atmospheric pressures.

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