4.A manometer connected to a tank gives a column length reading of 12 in of manometer fluid. Thesurrounding atmospheric pressure is measured with a barometer with 30 inches of mercury. Thedensity of mercury isPHg848.4 Ibm/ft.Determine the absolute pressure inside the tank in psi and kpa. The density of the manometer fluid is100 Ibm/ft and the acceleration of gravity is 32.2 ft/s. Make sure you show your units clearly.Gas

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A manometer connected to a tank gives a column length reading of 12 in of manometer fluid. The
surrounding atmospheric pressure is measured with a barometer with 30 inches of mercury. The
density of mercury is
PHg
848.4 Ibm/ft.
Determine the absolute pressure inside the tank in psi and kpa. The density of the manometer fluid is
100 Ibm/ft and the acceleration of gravity is 32.2 ft/s. Make sure you show your units clearly.
Gas

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