The Water Level in a Water Tower Is 50 M

question 84

Multiple Choice

The water level in a water tower is 50 m above the ground. What is the gauge pressure of the water at a faucet that is 20 m above the ground?

• A) 1.8 atm
• B) 1.9 atm
• C) 2.1 atm
• D) 2.5 atm
• E) 2.9 atm

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