Pressure Sensor Troubleshoot

Pressure Sensor:

A common shift in value can often be observed after you measure the pressure inside a water container and it’s change with depth.

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The pressure does not drop back to the standard pressure of the surrounding.

This occurs because some amount of water stays inside the tube due to capillary action. A common fix to address this issue or similar issues is to clean the tube properly before you start the experiment and shaking it after you have dipped it in water.