Which of the following is the basis for Pascal’s Law?
The amplification of force in a hydraulic system.
The relationship between force and volume of a liquid.
The definition of pressure as pounds per square inch.
The manner in which liquids conform to their container.
Detailed Explanation
The third principle of hydraulics is the basis for Pascal’s Law and states that when pressure is applied to a fluid, the pressure is transmitted evenly throughout—in other words, how force is amplified within a hydraulic system.
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