Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 14 - Fluids - Questions - Page 406: 5

Answer

We can rank the points according to the gauge pressure: $b \gt a = d \gt c$

Work Step by Step

Point b is inside the pipe with some water pressing down on it from above. Thus it has a higher pressure than point a. Point a and point d do not have any water pressing down on them so the pressure at these two points is equal to atmospheric pressure; the gauge pressure is zero. Point c is outside the pipe at a higher level than point d. Thus it is at a lower pressure than point d. We can rank the points according to the gauge pressure: $b \gt a = d \gt c$
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