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
