7.6.1 - Pascal’s Law
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What does Pascal's Law state?
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure moves in fluid systems.
Can air be considered a fluid in relation to Pascal's Law?
💡 Hint: Consider how gases also exert pressure.
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What does Pascal’s Law express about fluid pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about systems where pressure is consistent.
True or False: Pascal’s Law only applies to liquids.
💡 Hint: Consider how air behaves similarly in terms of pressure.
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A hydraulic lift has a larger piston area of 0.5 m² and a smaller piston area of 0.1 m². If a weight of 5000 N is on the larger piston, what force must be applied to the smaller piston?
💡 Hint: Use the concept of pressure balance across the different areas.
A balloon contains air at 100 kPa and has a volume of 2 m³. If the volume decreases to 1 m³, what will be the new pressure assuming the temperature remains constant?
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure changes with volume reduction in a closed system.
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