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Q50 (CAPF/2011) Science & Technology › Basic Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) › Basic mechanics concepts Answer Verified

'Hydraulic brakes7 and 'Hydraulic lift' arc devices in which fluids are used for transmitting

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Hydraulic brakes and hydraulic lifts are practical applications of Pascal's Law, which states that any change in pressure applied to a confined, incompressible fluid is transmitted undiminished to every portion of the fluid and the walls of its container [t3][t5]. In these systems, fluids are specifically used to transmit pressure from one point to another [t1][t7]. For instance, in a hydraulic lift, a small force applied to a small piston creates pressure that is transmitted through the fluid to a larger piston, resulting in a much larger output force [t4][t5]. Similarly, in car brakes, the pressure exerted on the brake pedal is transmitted through the brake fluid to the brake pads [t1][t2]. While the ultimate goal is often force multiplication, the fundamental physical quantity being transmitted throughout the closed fluid system to achieve this is pressure [t3][t6].

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  1. [1] https://www.grc.nasa.gov/www/k-12/WindTunnel/Activities/Pascals_principle.html
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