What is Pascal's Principle?

Asked by stem_mind · 8 months ago

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amorebise · 8 months ago Top Answer

This principle applies to fluids (liquids and gases). It says that pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished to every part of the fluid.

This is how hydraulic car jacks work. You push down on a small piston with a little force, and the fluid transmits that pressure to lift a heavy car on a large piston. It is basically force multiplication!

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