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The amount by which the pressure measured in a fluid exceeds that of the atmosphere is known as

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atmospheric pressure
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gauge pressure
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absolute pressure
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none of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B gauge pressure
Gauge Pressure uses a reference to the atmosphere around the sensor. Because the sensing element has a deflection due to a pressure change, a reference point is needed to know exactly what pressure is being measured. Pressure sensors that use gauge pressure—typically seen in PSIG, BARG, and kPaG —have some type of vent. This vent can be built in to the sensor or even through a tube in the electrical connection. The vent is positioned to use atmospheric pressure as a reference point for the sensor to measure the media. One common reason for using gauge pressure is to ensure that with any location throughout the world, the sensor will always reference the location in which it is installed.

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