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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Water Potential:** - Water potential (Ψw) is defined as the measure of the free energy of water per unit volume. It indicates the potential energy of water in a system compared to pure water. - The unit of water potential is typically expressed in bars or Pascals (Pa). - The water potential of pure water at atmospheric pressure is considered to be zero (Ψw = 0). 2. **Understanding the Components of Water Potential:** ...
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