Hydraulic activity

Construct a hydraulic device that can transfer as many sweets as possible in 1 minute, from a bucket to another empty container.

It must :

-operate by hydraulic means;

- turn at least 90o;

- include two levers.

 

Design your hydraulic device.

Produce a labelled scale drawing.

Label each lever as a first, second or third order lever.

Discuss how your device rotates.

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