Physics Laws & Theorems
Intermediate

Pascal Principle

Pressure applied to a confined fluid transmits undiminished.

Formula

ΔP=transmitted equally\Delta P = \text{transmitted equally}

Variables

PPressure

Example

Hydraulic lifts use this

Did You Know?

Pascal's principle lets a car's hydraulic brakes multiply the light push of your foot into a powerful clamping force.

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