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A tank contains 2 m of oil (SG = 0.8) floating on 3 m of water. What is the gauge pressure at the bottom of the tank?
- 45.13 kPa
- 49.05 kPa
- 39.24 kPa
- 29.43 kPa
Answer
A. 45.13 kPa
Solution
P = γoil hoil + w hw = 0.8(9.81)(2) + 9.81(3) = 45.13 kPa.
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