Application of Pascal's Principle: Hydraulics Pascal's principle (also known as Pascal's law) states that when a change in pressure is applied to an enclosed fluid, it is transmitted undiminished to all portions of the fluid and to the walls of its container. F₂ Piston P1-P2 P₁ = P2. F₁ F2 A₁ A₂ = P₂ A 70kg student balances a 1200kg elephant on a hydraulic lift. What is the diameter of the piston the student is standing on? 70 kg Concept: Changes in pressure are transmitted to all parts of the fluid and onto the container. Oil Skill: Using the definition of pressure and Pascal's Principle to calculate. 1200 kg 2.0 m Use density of oil = 900 kg/m^3 Those pistons are circles!

College Physics
11th Edition
ISBN:9781305952300
Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...
icon
Related questions
icon
Concept explainers
Topic Video
Question
Application of Pascal's Principle: Hydraulics
Pascal's principle (also known as Pascal's law) states that when a change in
pressure is applied to an enclosed fluid, it is transmitted undiminished to all
portions of the fluid and to the walls of its container.
F₂
F₁
P₁
Piston
P₁ P₂
P1 = P2.
F₁ F₂
A₁
A₂
=
P₂
A 70kg student balances a 1200kg
elephant on a hydraulic lift.
What is the diameter of the
piston the student is standing
on?
70 kg
Concept: Changes
in pressure are
transmitted to all
parts of the fluid
and onto the
container.
Oil
Skill: Using
the definition
of pressure
and Pascal's
Principle to
calculate.
1200 kg
2.0 m
Use density of oil = 900 kg/m^3
Those pistons are circles!
Transcribed Image Text:Application of Pascal's Principle: Hydraulics Pascal's principle (also known as Pascal's law) states that when a change in pressure is applied to an enclosed fluid, it is transmitted undiminished to all portions of the fluid and to the walls of its container. F₂ F₁ P₁ Piston P₁ P₂ P1 = P2. F₁ F₂ A₁ A₂ = P₂ A 70kg student balances a 1200kg elephant on a hydraulic lift. What is the diameter of the piston the student is standing on? 70 kg Concept: Changes in pressure are transmitted to all parts of the fluid and onto the container. Oil Skill: Using the definition of pressure and Pascal's Principle to calculate. 1200 kg 2.0 m Use density of oil = 900 kg/m^3 Those pistons are circles!
Expert Solution
Step 1

Physics homework question answer, step 1, image 1

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Fluid Pressure
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, physics and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
Recommended textbooks for you
College Physics
College Physics
Physics
ISBN:
9781305952300
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
University Physics (14th Edition)
University Physics (14th Edition)
Physics
ISBN:
9780133969290
Author:
Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
Publisher:
PEARSON
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
Physics
ISBN:
9781107189638
Author:
Griffiths, David J., Schroeter, Darrell F.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics for Scientists and Engineers
Physics
ISBN:
9781337553278
Author:
Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher:
Cengage Learning
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
Physics
ISBN:
9780321820464
Author:
Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
Publisher:
Addison-Wesley
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Editio…
Physics
ISBN:
9780134609034
Author:
Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher:
PEARSON