Physics 703k SSN # 41

Problems involving transmission of pressure in liquids.

Worked Example

1. In the hydraulic braking system of a car, a force of 15N is exerted over an area of 0.025m2 at
the small piston.
a) Calculate the pressure.[3]
𝐹
Ps = [ 𝐴
] N/m2
15
Ps = [ 0.025
] N/m2
Ps = 600 N/m2

b) What is the pressure on the large piston?

Pressure on the large piston = pressure on the small piston
= 600 N/m2

c) Compare the force on the small piston with the force on the large piston.
The force on the large piston is very large compared to the force on the small piston because it
has a larger surface area.

2. In the hydraulic braking system of a car, a force of 20N is exerted over an area of 0.04m2 at
the small piston.
a) Calculate the pressure.[3]
𝐹
Ps = [ 𝐴
] N/m2
20
Ps = [ 0.04
] N/m2
Ps = 500 N/m2

b) What is the pressure on the large piston?

Pressure on the large piston = pressure on the small piston
= 500 N/m2

c) Compare the force on the small piston with the force on the large piston.
The force on the large piston is very large compared to the force on the small piston because it
has a larger surface area.

Physics 703k W/S #41

Present Topic

1. In the hydraulic braking system of a car, a force of 35N is exerted over an area of 0.05m2 at the
small piston.
a) Calculate the pressure.[3]
b) What is the pressure on the large piston?
c) Compare the force on the small piston with the force on the large piston.

2. In the hydraulic braking system of a car, a force of 10N is exerted over an area of 0.045m2 at
the small piston.
a) Calculate the pressure.[3]
b) What is the pressure on the large piston?
c) Compare the force on the small piston with the force on the large piston.

Near Past
3. What is a hydraulic system?
4. Draw a diagram of a hydraulic braking system in a car.
5. State what happens after the brakes are pressed in a car.
6. Compare the force on the small piston with the force on the large piston.
7. Compare the pressure on the large piston with the small piston.

Far Past
8. A whale is 2m below sea level. Determine the pressure exerted on it. (Density = 1000 kg/m 3;
gravity = 10 m/s2 ) [1-2-3]

Physics 703k Eval

Present topic

1. In the hydraulic braking system of a car, a force of 25N is exerted over an area of 0.025m2 at
the small piston.
a) Calculate the pressure.[3]
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b) What is the pressure on the large piston?

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c) Compare the force on the small piston with the force on the large piston.
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Near past
2. What is a hydraulic system?
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3. State what happens after the brakes are pressed in a car.

When the brakes are pressed:

(i) The ___________ piston exerts a ______________ on a __________________.

(ii) The liquid transmits this _____________ to the large _____________.

(iii) The _________ _______________ moves outwards with a very ___________ force and

squeezes the wheel, causing it to __________ ___________ or ___________.

Far Past
4. The pressure exerted on a fish under the sea is 100 000 Pa. Determine the depth of the fish.
Density = 100 kg/m3; gravity = 9.8 m/s2 [1-2-3]
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