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Basic Hydraulics
Force through fluids
Hydraulic systems apply pressure in fluids to multiply force via pistons; Pascal?s principle underpins brakes and lifts.
- pressure
- pascal
- force multiplication
- fluid
- actuator
Principle
Pressure applied to a confined fluid transmits equally.
Apply
Pistons of different areas change force/speed tradeoffs.
Maintain
Prevent leaks, use correct fluid, and bleed air.