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Does it matter if one uses gauge instead of absolute pressures in applying Bernoulli's equation ? Explain.

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No , it does not matter if one uses gauge instead of absolute pressure in applying Bernoulli.s equation provided the atmospheric pressure at the two points where Bernoulli.s equation is applied are significantly different.
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