Science Chapter 9 - Key terms Flashcards
1
Q
a group of parts, including at least one fluid, that interact with each other and function together as a whole.
A
Fluid system
2
Q
a law that states that when force is applied to an enclosed fluid, the increase in pressure is transmitted equally to all parts of the fluid
A
Pascal’s law
3
Q
systems that use a liquid under pressure to transmit a force and do work
A
hydraulic systems
4
Q
Fluid systems that use two pistons of different sizes to create pressure to lift a vehicle
A
hoist
5
Q
a disk that moves inside a cylinder
A
pistion
6
Q
a system that use a gas, usually air, under pressure to transmit force.
A
pneumatic system
7
Q
a device that moves a fluid through or into something.
A
pump
8
Q
devices that control the flow of fluids
A
valve
