Pascal’s Principle Flashcards
1
Q
Who created Pascal’s Principle?
A
Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) French physicist
2
Q
What is Pressure?
A
The force exerted per unit area
P= F/A
3
Q
SI Unit of Pressure
A
Pascal (Pa)
4
Q
Pascal’s Principle
A
Pressure applied to a fluid is transmitted through a fluid.
Ex: squeezing one end of a tube of toothpaste
