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

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It does not matter if one uses gauge pressure instead of absolute pressure while applying Bernoulli’s equation. The two points where Bernoulli’s equation is applied should have significantly different atmospheric pressures.

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