what is pascal's principle and how does it apply to hydraulic lifts
How does Pascal's principle relate to hydraulic lifts? Hydraulic lifts use Pascal's principle to amplify force. Pascal's principle tells us that pressure is transmitted equally throughout a static fluid. A small force exerted on a small area over a large distance is translated into a large force exerted on a large area over a small distance in a device like a car lift.
Pascal's law applies only for fluids. Pascal's principle is defined as A change in pressure at any point in an enclosed fluid at rest is transmitted undiminished to all points in the fluid.