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Gauge pressure readings below atmospheric pressure are referred to as:

1. Absolute pressure
2. Vacuum (negative gauge) pressure
3. Stagnation pressure
4. Dynamic pressure

Answer

B. Vacuum (negative gauge) pressure

Solution

Pvac = P atm - P abs.

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