Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
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Chapter 9, Problem 9.3P
A water-filled manometer is used to measure the pressure in an air-filled tank. One leg of the manometer is open to atmosphere. For a measured manometer deflection of 250 cm water, determine the tank static pressure. Barometric pressure is 101.3 kPa abs.
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