Which points have the highest gauge pressure in a teapot spout?

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Water flowing from a teapot spout exhibits unique behavior due to atmospheric pressure, allowing it to cling to the underside before detaching. The discussion identifies four points of interest: point a at the top of the water layer inside the spout, point b at the bottom, point c at the top outside the spout, and point d at the bottom outside. The ranking of gauge pressure at these points is established as point b having the highest pressure, followed by point a and point d (zero gauge pressure), with point c having the lowest. The application of Bernoulli's equation is noted as a method for analyzing the pressure differences based on height. Understanding these pressure dynamics is crucial for comprehending fluid behavior in teapot spouts.
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Water poured slowly from a teapot spout can double back under the spout for a considerable distance before detaching and falling. (The water layer is held against the underside of the spout by atmospheric pressure.) In Fig. 14-23, in the water layer inside the spout, point a is at the top of the layer and point b is at the bottom of the layer; in the water layer outside the spout, point c is at the top of the layer and point d is at the bottom of the layer. Rank those four points according to the gauge pressure in the water there, most positive first.

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Answer: b, then a and d tre (zero), then c

Attempt: All I can think of is Bernoulli's equation in which we can compare the heights of the points.
 
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