Which of the following is correct? Absolute pressure = Gauge pressure + Atmosphe

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Which of the following is correct?
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A. Absolute pressure = Gauge pressure + Atmospheric pressure
B. Gauge pressure = Absolute pressure + Atmospheric pressure
C. Atmospheric pressure = Absolute pressure + Gauge pressure
D. Absolute pressure = Gauge pressure - Atmospheric pressure

Correct Answer

Absolute pressure = Gauge pressure + Atmospheric pressure

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