Answer:
P(abs) =103.8 KPa
P(gauge) =2.5 KPa
Explanation:
Given that
Manometer deflection(h) =250 cm water
Barometric pressure = 101.3 kPa abs
As we know that Barometric measure atmospheric pressure while manometer reads gauge pressure or local pressure.
We also know that density(ρ) of water is 1000 kg/m³.
Gauge pressure P(gauge) = ρ g h
P(gauge) = 1000 x 10 x 0.25 = 2.5 KPa ( take g =10 m/s²)
P(gauge) =2.5 KPa
P(atm) = 101.3 KPa
Absolute pressure = atmospheric pressure + gauge pressure
P(abs) = P(atm) + P(gauge)
P(abs) = 101.3 + 2.5 KPa
P(abs) =103.8 KPa