Q. On which of the following principles is Hydraulic lift based?

[A] Pascal law

[B] Bernoulli’s principle

[C] Stoke’s law

[D] Torricelli’s law

Answer: A
Notes:

Pascal law states that whenever external pressure is applied on any part of a fluid contained in a vessel, it is transmitted undiminished and equally in all directions. This is another form of the Pascal’s law. Devices such as hydraulic lift and hydraulic brakes, are based on the Pascal’s law.

Source: NCERT

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