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Pascal's law (also Pascal's principle[1][2][3] or the principle of transmission of fluid-pressure) is a

principle in fluid mechanics that states that a pressure change occurring anywhere in a confined
incompressible fluid is transmitted throughout the fluid such that the same change occurs
everywhere.[4] The law was established by French mathematician Blaise Pascal[5] in 164748.[6]

Applications of Pascal's law[edit]


The underlying principle of the hydraulic jack and hydraulic press.
Force amplification in the braking system of most motor vehicles.
Used in artesian wells, water towers, and dams.
The underlying principal of hot isostatic pressing

Pascals law- the pressure on a confine fluid is transmitted in all directions

Examples demos: pascal`s vase

Burst the barrel

Disintegrate the jug

Hydraulics demos

Brakes, lifts, presses (make diamnds), king hiero`s fountain, an uplifting experiences, pushy ballons

Absolute pressure is zero-


Absolute and gauge pressure
Absolute pressure is measured relative to a full vacuum. Alternatively, pressure
that is measured against atmospheric pressure (also known as barometric
pressure) is called
gauge pressure. A full vacuum has an absolute pressure reading of 0 PSIA and
average barometric pressure at sea level is ~14.7 PSIA.

Absolute pressure is zero-referenced against a perfect vacuum, so it is equal to gauge


pressure plus atmospheric pressure.
Gauge pressure is zero-referenced against ambient air pressure, so it is equal to absolute
pressure minus atmospheric pressure. Negative signs are usually omitted.

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