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Pressure
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The amount of force that presses on a certain area is known as pressure.
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Liquid pressure
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gravitational force tries to pull a liquid downward in its container, and pressure on any object put into it
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Hydraulic machines
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hydraulic machines make use of the properties of the liquid
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hydraulic jack
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A hydraulic jack is mechanical device used to lift heavy loads or apply great forces. Hydraulic jacks employ a screw thread or hydraulic cylinder to apply very high linear forces.
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Atmospheric pressure
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Pressure caused by the weight of the atmosphere. At sea level it has a mean value of one atmosphere but reduces with increasing altitude.
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