Fluids Basics

Which refers to the use of a liquid to transmit power?

• hydraulics

• pneumatics

Which refers to the use of a gas to transmit power?

• hydraulics

• pneumatics

Which component controls the amount of flow?

• reservoir

• valve

• pump

• cylinder

Which component holds fluid?

• reservoir

• valve

• pump

• cylinder

Which component converts fluid power into linear mechanical force and motion?

• reservoir

• valve

• pump

• cylinder

Which component creates flow?

• reservoir

• valve

• pump

• cylinder

The inner diameter of a hydraulic line is 2.35 inches. What is the area (shown by the blue striped region)?

• 17.3 in^2

• 4.33 in^2

• 5.25 in^2

• 6.67 in^2

If pressure = force/area, what is the affect of decreasing the area on the pressure?

• Decreasing the area will increase pressure

• Decreasing the area will decrease the pressure

If p = 63.7 psi and A = .80 in^2, what is F?

• 42.5 lb

• .0126 lb

• 79.6 lb

• 50.96 lb