What is the principle behind the operation of a hydraulic lift? (2019)

What is the principle behind the operation of a hydraulic lift? (2019)

Step 1: Understand that a hydraulic lift uses fluid (usually oil) to lift heavy objects.
Step 2: Learn about Pascal's law, which says that when you apply pressure to a fluid in a closed system, that pressure is spread evenly throughout the fluid.
Step 3: When you push down on one side of the hydraulic lift, the pressure from your push is transmitted through the fluid.
Step 4: This pressure pushes up on the other side of the lift, lifting the heavy object.
Step 5: The amount of force you can lift depends on the size of the lift's cylinders; larger cylinders can lift heavier objects.

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