Hydraulics

Look at the image on the left. Describe how the hydraulic jack works.

In which direction does the water flow?

What is the purpose of valves?

Where in Nature are valves used?

Insert Open or Closed in the table below.

  Valve A Valve B
Effort piston moves down    
Effort piston moves up    

Solution

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Valve "B" Valve "A" Water reservoir Tap