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Fluid Mechanics 2
Fluid Mechanics 2
Fluid statics
▪ A hydraulic machine uses components such as pistons, pumps, and hoses to transmit
forces and energy using fluids. Hydraulic machines are applied, for example, to
braking systems, forklift trucks, power steering systems, and airplane control systems
(3). Hydraulic machines provide an example of Pascal’s law. This law states that
pressure applied to an enclosed and continuous body of fluid is transmitted
undiminished to every portion of that fluid and to the walls of the containing vessel.
▪ Oil with a specific gravity of 0.80 forms a layer 0.90 m deep in an open tank
that is otherwise filled with water. The total depth of water and oil is 3 m.
What is the gage pressure at the bottom of the tank?
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