Pressure Ch 3 Flashcards
1
Q
Fluid
A
flows,takes shape of a container and can be poured
2
Q
compressible fluid
A
volume can change when force is applied (gas)
3
Q
incompressible
A
volume cannot change when a force is applied (liquid)
4
Q
pressure rule
A
p=f/a
5
Q
hydraulic machine
A
uses pressure of a liquid to do mechanical work
6
Q
force
A
push or pull that modifies movement of object
7
Q
pressure exerted by fluids + example
A
exerts the same pressure in all direction
-ex: plastic bag, poke holes
