In an engine

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Gravitation · Gravitation

Problem

In an engine, a pressure sensor is located at the bottom of a vertical column of oil of density 850 kg m−3850\,\text{kg}\,\text{m}^{-3}. If the sensor records a gauge pressure of 45 kPa45\,\text{kPa}, determine the height of the oil column above the sensor. Express your answer in centimeters.

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