Scribd
Upload
362 views9 pages

Understanding Pascal's Principle

Pascal's principle states that when force is applied to a confined liquid, the change in pressure is transmitted equally to all parts of the fluid. A force applied to one section of an enclosed liquid at rest will be transferred to the entire liquid with the same amount of force. In hydraulic systems, a force applied to one piston increases the fluid pressure throughout the fluid, so if the second piston has a larger surface area, the force is multiplied.

Uploaded by

Niekey John
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
362 views9 pages

Understanding Pascal's Principle

Pascal's principle states that when force is applied to a confined liquid, the change in pressure is transmitted equally to all parts of the fluid. A force applied to one section of an enclosed liquid at rest will be transferred to the entire liquid with the same amount of force. In hydraulic systems, a force applied to one piston increases the fluid pressure throughout the fluid, so if the second piston has a larger surface area, the force is multiplied.

Uploaded by

Niekey John
Copyright
© All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPT, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
  • Pascal's Principle Introduction
  • Review Questions
  • Illustration of Pascal's Principle
  • Hydraulic Systems Explanation

PASCALS PRINCIPLE

Chapter 11 Section 3
Lets Review
What is pressure?
What is the equation for pressure?
What causes fluid pressure?
When you catch a deep-sea fish, why does its eyes
pop-out?
Why do your ears pop on an airplane or up in the
mountains?
Pascals Principle
When force is applied to a confined liquid, the
change in pressure is transmitted equally to
all parts of the fluid.

Draw a bottle of water with arrows to illustrate the


regular exerted pressure. Then draw a water
bottle that you squeeze. What happens to the
pressure? What happens if you open the top?

How does Pascals Principle explain what


happens if you squeeze a water bottle?
A force applied to one section of an
enclosed liquid at rest will be transferred
to the entire liquid with the same amount
of force.
Hydraulic Systems
A force applied to one piston increases the fluid
pressure throughout the fluid.

If the second piston has a larger surface area,


the force is multiplied!

Pressure = Force/Area

Force/Area = Pressure = Larger Force/Larger Area

PASCAL’S PRINCIPLE Chapter 11 Section 3
Lets Review… What is pressure? What is the equation for pressure? What causes fluid pressure? When you catch a deep-sea f
Pascal’s Principle When force is applied to a confined liquid, the change in pressure is transmitted equally to all parts o
A force applied to one section of an enclosed liquid at rest will be transferred to the entire liquid with the same amount
Hydraulic Systems A force applied to one piston increases the fluid pressure throughout the fluid. If the second piston has

You might also like