If the absolute pressure of a gas is 550.280 kPa, its gage pressure is
A. 101.325 kPa.
B. 651.605 kPa.
C. 277.280 kPa.
D. 448.955 kPa.

Respuesta :

The answer is D. 448.955 kPa

By definition we have to:

[tex] Pabs = Patm + Pg
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Where,

Pabs: absolute pressure

Patm: atmospheric pressure

Pg: gage pressure

The atmospheric pressure is constant and its value is:

[tex] Patm = 101.325 kPa
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Then, by clearing gage pressure we have:

[tex] Pg = Pabs - Patm
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Substituting values we have:

[tex] Pg = 550.280 - 101.325

Pg = 448.955 KPa
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Answer:

If the absolute pressure of a gas is 550.280 kPa, its gage pressure is:

D. 448.955 kPa