4. For the vessel containing glycerin under pressure, calculate the total pressure at the bottom of the tank. Express your answer in terms of kPa. (A helpful hint: Combine the effect of the air pressure above the surface of the glycerin and the pressure of the glycerin) 50 kPa Glycerin 2 m

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4. For the vessel containing glycerin under pressure, calculate the total pressure at the bottom of the tank.
Express your answer in terms of kPa. (A helpful hint: Combine the effect of the air pressure above the surface
of the glycerin and the pressure of the glycerin)
50 kPa
Glycerin
2 m
Transcribed Image Text:4. For the vessel containing glycerin under pressure, calculate the total pressure at the bottom of the tank. Express your answer in terms of kPa. (A helpful hint: Combine the effect of the air pressure above the surface of the glycerin and the pressure of the glycerin) 50 kPa Glycerin 2 m
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