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Absolute pressure is related to gauge pressure as?

A

Absolute pressure = atmospheric pressure + Gauge pressure

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Gauge pressure = Absolute pressure + Atmospheric pressure

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Atmospheric pressure = Absolute pressure + Gauge pressure

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Absolute pressure = Gauge pressure - atmospheric pressure

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Solution

The correct option is A
Absolute pressure = atmospheric pressure + Gauge pressure

Absolute pressure is the total pressure which is

= {atmospheric pressure} + {Gauge pressure}

Hence A is correct option

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