If Atmospheric Pressure Increases by an Amount ΔP,which of the Following

question 71

Multiple Choice

If atmospheric pressure increases by an amount Δp,which of the following statements about the pressure in a lake is true? (There could be more than one correct choice. )

• A)The absolute (total)pressure does not change.
• B)The absolute (total)pressure increases,but by an amount less than Δp.
• C)The absolute (total)pressure increases by Δp.
• D)The gauge pressure increases by Δp.
• E)The gauge pressure does not change.

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