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Pressure Distribution in a Fluid Equation

p₁ = p_o + g δ h₁

p₂ = p_o + g δ ( h₂ - h₁ ) = p₁ + g δ h₁

Where:

p_{0, 1, 2} = Pressure (psf),
g = Gravity (32.2 ft/sec²),
δ = density (lb/ft³),
h_{1, 2} = Depth (ft).

Reference:

Principles of Mechanical Engineering
Technical Applications Book
Siemens AG
Translation Bocholt
Niemann, G. und Winter, H.: Maschinenelemente, Band II, Getriebe allgemein, Zahnradgetriebe-
Grundlagen, Stirnradgetriebe. 3rd edition. Springer Verlag, Heidelberg, New York,
Tokyo (1985)

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