Fundamentals of Engineering Thermodynamics 8th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1118412931
ISBN 13: 978-1-11841-293-0

Chapter 1 - Checking Understanding - Page 28: 20

Answer

A gage pressure is difference between the absolute pressure of a system and the absolute pressure of the atmosphere existing outside the measuring device. Hence value for Gage pressure is always less than the corresponding value for absolute pressure.

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A gage pressure is difference between the absolute pressure of a system and the absolute pressure of the atmosphere existing outside the measuring device. Hence value for Gage pressure is always less than the corresponding value for absolute pressure.
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