ENGINEERING 2 HYDRAULICS EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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