Thirteen Ed Online - Fluid Power Systems

		Research Log Fluid Power Systems Answer the questions below and include diagrams where appropriate. Use these sites as a starting point to find information: Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab http://www.flash.net/~spartech/ReekoScience/ExpSinkingPenCap.htm Digger Jr. Explains http://www.govictory.com/hydrauli.htm The Internet Science Room http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_states.html Hydraulics Project http://www.amersol.edu.pe/_@kacres/hydraulics.html Research Questions: 1. What are the four states of matter? 2. What are the characteristics of fluids? 3. Define the following terms as they relate to fluid power: Pascal's Law Area, Pressure Force Mechanical Advantage 4. Explain why gases are used for some fluid systems and liquids are used in others. 5. Use the following image to answer the questions below: What is the "PSI" of the system shown above? What is the output force of Piston B? 6. Discuss the pros and cons of hydraulics and pneumatics. 7. List a minimum of 5 applications of fluid power we see in everyday life: A. B. C. D. E.