11-3 Pascal's Principle

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Pascal's principle

The rule that when force is applied to a confined fluid, the increase in pressure is transmitted equally to all parts of the liquid

What does Pascal's principle say about change in fluid pressure?

When force is applied to a contained fluid, the increase in pressure is distributed equally to all parts of the liquid.

hydraulic system

a system that multiplies force by transmitting pressure from a small surface area through a confined fluid to a larger surface area

How does a hydraulic system work?

it multiplies force by transmitting pressure from a small surface area through a confined fluid to a larger surface area


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