Practice question · Select all that apply
Which of the following are consequences of Pascal's principle?
Hints
- The principle concerns pressure being transmitted undiminished.
- Whether an object sinks is governed by a different principle.
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- B. Pressure in a fluid is the same at equal depths
- C. Hydraulic lift can multiply applied force
- D. A small piston force can move a large piston
Why
Pascal's principle underlies hydraulic machines; buoyancy depends on displaced volume, not just mass.
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