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Select the correct answer.

The gas in a sealed container has an absolute pressure of 125.4 kilopascals. If the air around the container is at

a pressure of 99.8 kilopascals, what is the gauge pressure inside the container?

A.1.5 kPa

B.24.1 kPa

C.25.6 kPa

D.112.6 kPa

E.225.2 kPa

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Answer:

C. 25.6 kPa

Explanation:

The gauge pressure is equal to the difference between absolute pressure (gas) and atmospheric pressure (air):

[tex]P_{g} = P_{abs} - P_{atm}[/tex]

[tex]P_{g} = 125.4\,kPa - 99.8\,kPa[/tex]

[tex]P_{g} = 25.6\,kPa[/tex]

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