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  • Understanding Gauge and Absolute Pressure: Definitions & Equations
    1. Gauge pressure

    Gauge pressure is the difference between the absolute pressure and the atmospheric pressure. It is the pressure that is measured by a pressure gauge.

    $$ P_g = P - P_{atm} $$

    Where:

    - \(P_g\) is the gauge pressure in Pascals (Pa)

    - \(P\) is the absolute pressure in Pascals (Pa)

    - \(P_{atm}\) is the atmospheric pressure in Pascals (Pa)

    2. Absolute pressure

    Absolute pressure is the pressure measured relative to a perfect vacuum. It is the sum of the gauge pressure and the atmospheric pressure.

    $$ P = P_g + P_{atm} $$

    Where:

    - \(P\) is the absolute pressure in Pascals (Pa)

    - \(P_g\) is the gauge pressure in Pascals (Pa)

    - \(P_{atm}\) is the atmospheric pressure in Pascals (Pa)

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