The problem involves calculating the absolute pressure at a certain height within a cylindrical tank filled with water. The context includes parameters such as the height of the tank, atmospheric pressure, and the density of water.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring the implications of the height measurement and the definition of gravitational acceleration. Some guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of the pressure calculation, but no consensus has been reached.
Participants are considering the implications of the tank's height and the position of the measurement point relative to the water surface, which may affect their understanding of the pressure calculation.
P=(1.01 x 10^5) + (1000)g(6)
Good point. The water tank is 20 m high and the gauge is 6 m above the base so how many meters below the water line is it?xiankai said:u're finding the pressure exerted by 6m of water?