Pascal's Principle

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gptkbp:instanceOf physical phenomenon
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:Pascal's_Law
gptkbp:appliesTo closed systems
incompressible fluids
gptkbp:describes transmission of pressure in fluids
gptkbp:field fluid mechanics
gptkbp:formedBy gptkb:Blaise_Pascal
1647
gptkbp:hasUnit gptkb:pascal_(Pa)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pascal's Principle
gptkbp:influenced development of hydraulic machinery
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Blaise_Pascal
gptkbp:relatedTo hydrostatics
pressure
mechanical advantage
gptkbp:state A change in pressure applied to an enclosed fluid is transmitted undiminished to every point of the fluid and to the walls of its container.
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:hydraulic_brakes
hydraulic lifts
hydraulic presses
hydraulic systems
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Principle_of_Transmission_of_Fluid-Pressure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7