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Fluid Systems Review

1. A woman weighs 600 N and each shoe leaves a footprint of area 50 cm2.
a. Calculate the average pressure she exerts on the ground when she is
standing on two legs. SHOW your calculation.

b. Calculate the average pressure she exerts on the ground when she is
standing on one leg. SHOW your calculation.

2. The diagram below represents a hydraulic system.

When a force of 1700 lb. is applied to piston X, the 6800 lb. pallet of boxes
moves upward. Identify the multiplier AND calculate how much it
multiplies.

3. Identify the purpose of each of the following systems.

4. Describe the differences between a pneumatic system and a hydraulic

system. Give examples of each.
5. Describe the differences between an open fluid system and a closed
fluid system. Give examples of each.

6. Explain the two locations where water moves at the same velocity and
WHY.

7. Which zone has the highest resistance to the flow of water and WHY?