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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
−
3
850\,\text{kg}\,\text{m}^{-3}
850
kg
m
−
3
. If the sensor records a gauge pressure of
45
kPa
45\,\text{kPa}
45
kPa
, determine the height of the oil column above the sensor. Express your answer in centimeters.
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