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15 bar equals to __________ Pascals.

(a) 10^5Pa

(b) 1.5 x 10^6 Pa

(c) 100 Pa

(d) 1000 Pa

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My enquiry is from Fluid Pressure in chapter Pressure and Its Measurement of Fluid Mechanics

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Correct choice is (b) 1.5 x 10^6 Pa

Easy explanation: Bar is a metric unit of pressure, but it does not fall under the SI units. One bar is exactly equal to a 100,000 Pascals. This value is taken from the atmospheric pressure on the earth at sea level.

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