Fluid Mechanics seventh edition by Frank M. White · Problem 2.5

Pressure Distribution in a Fluid — Frank M. White

Physics — Fluid Mechanics · stress-pressure-gradient-gage-pressure

Problem

Denver, Colorado, has an average altitude of 5300 ft. On a standard day (Table A.6), pressure gage

A

in a laboratory experiment reads 83 kPa and gage

B

reads 105 kPa. Express these readings in gage pressure or vacuum pressure (Pa), whichever is appropriate.