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What is fluid pressure and how does it change with depth?
Think about how deep water feels heavier.
Define atmospheric pressure.
Consider the air surrounding us.
What is the formula for calculating pressure?
Think about how force and area relate.
True or False: Atmospheric pressure increases with altitude.
Consider what happens as you climb a mountain.
If a hydraulic lift needs to lift 2000 N using a small pedal force of 50 N, what is the area of the pedal if we apply Pascal's Law?
Remember, pressure is constant in a hydraulic system.
Calculate the pressure in pascals if a force of 1500 N acts over an area of 0.5 m².
Use the formula P = F/A to find the answer.
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