Pascal's Principle

 
2.4  Pascal's Principle
 
  Pascal's principle  
  The pressure exerted on an enclosed fluid will be transmitted equally throughout the liquid  
     
 

  • \(\dfrac{F_1}{A_1}=\dfrac{F_2}{A_2}\), where F = force exerted on the piston, A = area of the piston
 
Application of Pascal's principle
  • Hydraulic jack
  • Hydraulic brake