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An elastic transducer is used to measure pressure in a vessel and it indicates a pressure of 3.2 bar. Atmospheric pressure is 1.01 bar. The absolute pressure in the vessel in bar is

A

1.01

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2.19

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C

3.20

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D

4.21

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Solution

The correct option is D 4.21
Absolute pressure = 3.2 + 1.01 = 4.21 bar.

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