7.2.1.2 - Hydraulic Actuators
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What is a hydraulic actuator?
💡 Hint: Think about how it can lift heavy things.
Name one advantage of hydraulic actuators.
💡 Hint: Consider where you would see very heavy lifting.
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What principle do hydraulic actuators operate on?
💡 Hint: Consider how pressure behaves in liquids.
True or False: Hydraulic actuators are less effective than electric actuators in lifting heavy loads.
💡 Hint: Compare the capabilities of both types of actuators.
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A construction site needs to lift a 20,000 N load using a hydraulic actuator. If the actuator's cylinder has a radius of 0.1 m, what pressure is needed?
💡 Hint: Remember to calculate the area first using the radius.
Explain the potential environmental impacts of hydraulic systems if leaks occur in an outdoor construction scenario.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if polluted fluids enter the ecosystem.
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