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pre lesson
FORCE
PRESSURE IN
FLUIDS
GUIDE QUESTIONS
What happens when
force is applied over a
small area?
Pressure increases because the same
force acts on a smaller surface
Why do sharp objects
cut more easily than
blunt objects?
Sharp objects have smaller surface
areas, producing greater pressure.
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
Explain how pressure is
transmitted equally in
confined fluids based on
Pascal’s Principle.
Construct and
demonstrate a simple
hydraulic system using
syringes and tubing.
Appreciate the
importance of hydraulic
systems in making work
easier and safer in
everyday life.
DISCUSSION
PROPER
A fluid is a substance that can flow, such
as liquids and gases.
WHAT IS FLUID?
Examples:
⚬ Water
⚬ Oil
⚬ Air
Pressure is the force applied over an area.
PRESSURE IN FLUID
P = pressure
F = force
A = area
When pressure is applied to a confined
fluid, the pressure is transmitted equally
in all directions.
PASCAL’S PRINCIPLE
Hydraulic systems use fluid pressure to
multiply force.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
• Hydraulic jack
• Car brakes
• Dentist chair
• Excavator
Formula for Hydraulic systems
Why do hydraulic brakes make
driving safer compared to
ordinary manual braking
systems?
Hydraulic brakes distribute pressure equally through brake fluid,
allowing stronger and smoother braking with less effort, improving
vehicle control and safety.
GUIDE QUESTIONS
Why are liquids preferred over
gases in hydraulic systems?
Liquids are nearly incompressible, so they transmit pressure more
effectively than gases, which compress easily.
GUIDE QUESTIONS
guided practice
Connect two syringes using plastic tubing.
1.Fill the tubing with colored water.
2.Push the smaller syringe slowly.
3.Observe the movement of the larger syringe.
4.Repeat using different syringe sizes.
PROCEDURE
What happened when the
smaller syringe was pushed?
The larger syringe moved because pressure was
transmitted through the fluid.
GUIDE QUESTIONS
Which syringe produced
greater output force?
The larger syringe produced greater output force
because it had a larger area.
GUIDE QUESTIONS
What does this demonstrate
about Pascal’s Principle?
Pressure applied to confined fluid is transmitted equally
throughout the fluid.
GUIDE QUESTIONS
opportunities and
integration
• Mathematics: Ratio and area
• Engineering and Technology
• Automotive servicing
assessment
Answer briefly:
1.State Pascal’s Principle.
2.Give one example of a hydraulic machine.
3.Why does a larger syringe produce greater
force?
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YOUR ATTENTION