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C2.3.6 - Hydraulics Flashcards

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What is the equation used to calculate pressure?

A

Force normal to the surface / area of that surface

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2
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What is a hydraulic machine?

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A machine that uses a liquid to transmit a force

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3
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What is a hydraulic made of?

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Two pistons connected by a pipe

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How does a hydraulic work?

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Pushing on one piston transmits pressure through the liquid and moves the other piston

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Name examples of force multipliers.

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Hydraulics
Gears / cogs
Levers

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