Bourdon gages see Fig. 2.13 are commonly used to measure pressure. When such a gage is attached to the closed water tank of Fig. P2.27 the gage reads 5 psi. What is the absolute air pressure in the tank? Assume standard atmospheric pressure of \(14.7 \mathrm{psi}\).

Figure P2.27

Fig. 2.13

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Bourdon gage T 12 in. 10 5 15 20 035 30 6 in. Air Water