How Hydraulics Work

Use pressurized fluid to
multiply force and
lift heavy loads.

Small force in
Big force out
F₁ 100 N
F₂ 500 N
W 350 N
20 N/cm²
20 N/cm²
Drag the blue handle to pump
5 cm²
25 cm²
100 N
Output Force (F2)
500 N
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