7.6 - Pascal’s Law in Relation to Air Pressure
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What does Pascal's Law state about pressure?
💡 Hint: Think about the pressure in a balloon.
Provide a simple example of a hydraulic system.
💡 Hint: Consider how cars are raised in a garage.
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What is the main principle of Pascal's Law?
💡 Hint: Think about how pressure acts in fluids.
True or False: Pneumatic systems can use both liquids and gases.
💡 Hint: Consider the meaning of pneumatic.
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You have a hydraulic piston with a small cylinder radius of 0.01 m and a large cylinder radius of 0.1 m. If 50 N is applied at the small cylinder, what force is exerted at the large cylinder?
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate the areas first.
If a pneumatic tool operates at 6 atmospheres of pressure and has a surface area of 0.005 m², how much force does it exert?
💡 Hint: Convert units carefully to ensure accuracy.
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