Fluids and Flow · Physical Science

Pressure and Hydraulics

Investigating how fluids under pressure can be used to multiply force in mechanical systems.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does pressure change as you move deeper into a fluid?
  2. 2How do hydraulic systems allow humans to lift massive loads?
  3. 3What is the difference between how gases and liquids respond to pressure?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Matter and Energy - Grade 8
Grade: Grade 8
Subject: Science
Unit: Fluids and Flow
Period: Physical Science

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