Question

Which of the following best describes Pascal's law?

A. Pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished
throughout the fluid.
B. All objects in a fluid will stay in motion unless acted upon by an outsic
force.
C. The square of any two sides of a hydraulic cylinder is equal to the squa
of the sum of the other two sides.
D. The amount of energy in one gram of hydraulic fluid is equal to the
square of the volume of that fluid.
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Answer 1

Pascal's law states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished throughout the fluid.

Step-by-step explanation:

Pascal's law, also known as the principle of transmission of fluid-pressure, states that pressure applied to a confined fluid is transmitted undiminished throughout the fluid.

The principle can be explained with the example of a hydraulic system, where a small force is applied to a small area, creating a pressure. This pressure is transmitted through the fluid and results in a larger force being exerted on a larger area, allowing for multiplication of force.

For instance, if you push down on the small piston of a hydraulic jack, it will apply a pressure to the fluid, which will be transmitted to the larger piston, resulting in a greater force being exerted to lift a heavy object.

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