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In a depressed nappe

a.

the pressure below the nappe is atmospheric

b.

the pressure below the nappe is negative

c.

the pressure above the nappe is atmospheric

d.

the pressure above the nappe is negative

Answer: (b).the pressure below the nappe is negative

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