In terms of force, what makes hydraulic jacks so useful?
The liquid does not compress very much
The liquid is not very dense
The liquid decreases the effects of gravity
The jack spread out force over a large surface area
Detailed Explanation
Hydraulic jacks are useful because the liquids used to transmit force do not compress, even under high pressure. Instead, that force is transmitted to another location.
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