ENGINEERING 2 HYDRAULICS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The annular area of a cylinder is less than the cap (piston area) because
of the ___________. - ANSWER rod area
Using a load spring to measure forces provides ________ force values. -
ANSWER actual
To move a cylinder rod, you must overcome the load, back pressure,
and __________. - ANSWER friction
For a double-acting cylinder operating at one pressure, the force of
extension will be _________ than the force of retraction. - ANSWER
higher
Designers always add at least __________ to their calculation of
pressure or cylinder size theoretical. - ANSWER 10%
When using hydraulic leverage, distance is ____________. - ANSWER
sacrificed
Pressure is an indication of force _________. - ANSWER intensity
To increase the force output of an actuator, increase the pressure over
the ________. - ANSWER area
Pascal's Law states that pressure on a(n) _____________ fluid is
transmitted undiminished to every portion of a container. - ANSWER
contained
Using hydraulic leverage, ____________ is multiplied. - ANSWER force
Energy used to overcome resistance in a system is lost as
____________. - ANSWER heat
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