Fluids and Pascal's Principle

Notes for the Fluids and Heat Presentation

What does Pascal’s Principle state?

Pascal’s Principle states that, in a pressure change in one part is transmitted without loss to every portion of the fluid and to the walls of the container.

Who enunciated Pascal’s principle?

Blaise Pascal

How does Pascal’s Principle relate to a Hydraulic system?

Pressure is equal to the force divided by the area on which it acts. According to Pascal’s principle, in a hydraulic system a pressure exerted on a piston produces an equal increase in pressure on the other piston in the system.

What are application of Pascal’s principle?

• Hydraulic Breaks

• Hydraulic system

What is Hydraulics?

Hydraulics is a branch of science and engineering that deals with the mechanical properties of liquids specifically how they move and how they can be used to transmit force.