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Pressure terminology: values below atmospheric What is the name given to pressure less than atmospheric? Choose the correct option.

Mechanical Engineering Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    Suction pressure
  • B
    Vacuum pressure
  • C
    Negative gauge pressure
  • D
    All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

Explanation

Concept/Approach

  • All three terms are commonly used for pressure below atmospheric when expressed as a gauge value: suction pressure, vacuum pressure, or negative gauge pressure.

Final AnswerAll of these

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