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A simple U tube manometer connected to a pipe in which liquid is flowing with uniform speed will give which kind of pressure?

(a) Absolute Pressure

(b) Vacuum Pressure

(c) Gauge Pressure

(d) None of the mentioned

The question was asked in final exam.

My enquiry is from Pressure at a Point in Compressible Fluid in chapter Pressure and Its Measurement of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct answer is (c) Gauge Pressure

Easiest explanation: A simple U tube manometer will give pressure  with respect to atmosphere. Hence, it is gauge pressure.

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