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 A1 = 4
F2 = ?
Question 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