The absolute pressure in psia being measured is; 27.228 psia
Formula for absolute Pressure is;
Absolute pressure = Atmospheric pressure + Gauge pressure
P_{abs} = P_{atm} + P_g
We are given;
P_atm = 29.86 (in Hg) = 14.666 psia
Density of mercury at 70 °F; ρ = 13.543 g/cm³
Mercury Manometer reading; h = 25.62 in
Acceleration due to gravity; g = 32.243 ft/s²
Gauge pressure of the mercury = ρgh = 13.543 * 25.62 * 32.243
When we multiply and covert to psia gives; P_g = 12.562 psia
Thus;
P_abs = 14.666 + 12.562
P_abs = 27.228 psia
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