What is the absolute pressure in kPa 9 m below the open surface in a tank of oil (sp.gr. = 0.85) if the barometric pressure is 720 mm of mercury

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What is the absolute pressure in kPa 9 m below the open surface in a tank of oil (sp.gr. = 0.85) if the barometric pressure is 720 mm of mercury

a.

146.03 Kpa

 

b.

50.03 Kpa

 

c.

75.05 kPa

 

d.

171.05 kPa

 

 

 

 

 

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