Data Analysis and Discussion:

Graphs :
The graph of gauge reading (kN/m2) versus true pressure (kN/m2) is
plotted as shown below.

Increasing & Decreasing Gauge Readings VS Actual Pressure

140
120
100
80

Increasing

60

Linear (Increasing)
Decreasing

40

Linear (Decreasing)

20
0
20

40

60

80

100

120

140

Actual pressure KN/m

The graph of gauge error (kN/m2) versus true pressure (kN/m2) is plotted
as shown below.

Average Error VS Applied Pressure

3
2.5
Actual Pressure

2
Average Error KM/m

Gauge Reading ( Increasing

Pressure)

1.5

Gauge Reading (Deacreasing

Pressure)

1
0.5
0
20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Applied Pressure KN/m

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