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Explain why a hydraulic power system would be the best choice when building a device or vehicle that requires large amounts of power, citing at least three examples.

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The correct answer can include a ship’s steering system, construction vehicles, and aircraft (control systems).

Step-by-step explanation:

The basic design of a hydraulic lifting system includes two pistons, a connection, tubing, and a fluid. An increased volume of fluid leads to increased contact points, so the pressure applied will increase. The force is distributed evenly to all points in an incompressible fluid. The piston that lifts the load has a larger surface area than the piston that receives the original force, and therefore the force is multiplied and can create great power.

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