A similar action takes place in a fluid power system in which the fluid takes the place of the projectile. For example, the pump in a hydraulic Figure 2-17. Relationship of inertia, velocity, and kinetic energy. The fluid flows against some type of actuator that is at rest. The fluid tends to continue flowing, overcomes the inertia of the actuator, and moves the actuator to do work.
Friction uses up a portion of the energy as the fluid flows through the lines and components.
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