Week 2: Hydraulic + Pressure On Submerged Surfaces Flashcards
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What is a Jack?
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A jack is a mechanical lifting device used to apply great forces or lift heavy loads.
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What is Pascals Law?
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Pascals law states that a change in pressure applied to a fluid in a confined space is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid.
3
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What is Hydrostatic Force?
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Hydrostatic Force is the magnitude of force exerted by a fluid at rest on a submerged surface.
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