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Force and Pressure

Pascal’s Principle
Pascal’s Principle

Pressure applied to an enclosed liquid is


transmitted equally to every part of
the liquid
F1 = 15 F2 = ?
Question
A1 = 4 A1 = 24

The figure shows a hydraulic system.


Base on the information, determine
the value of F2.
Solution
From Pascal’s principle
P1 = P 2 expand the formula
F1/A1 = F2/A2 rearrange the formula
F2 = (A2/A1) × F1 substitute the value
F2 = (24/4) × 15
F2 = 90 N

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