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GATE 2021 AG – Question 33

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A chimney draught is 12 mm water column. Water density1000 kg/m³. Find outside-air minus chimney-base pressure in Pa, to one decimal.

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Correct answer: 117.1 to 118.1

Explanation

Convert12 mm to .012 m. Hydrostatic pressure difference is $\Delta p=\rho gh=1000(9.81)(.012)=\mathbf{117.7}$ Pa. Draught is a small pressure deficit at the chimney base relative to outside air.

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