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What component is typically used in electrical power systems to generate current for operating electric motors?
What component is typically used in electrical power systems to generate current for operating electric motors?
- Electric motor
- Variable resistance (correct)
- Fluid pump
- Solid state devices
In fluid power systems, what is used to convey pressurized fluid to actuators?
In fluid power systems, what is used to convey pressurized fluid to actuators?
- Fluid pump
- High pressure hose/pipes (correct)
- Electric motor
- Variable resistance
According to Pascal's law, what happens when there is an increase in pressure at any point in a confined fluid?
According to Pascal's law, what happens when there is an increase in pressure at any point in a confined fluid?
- Only increase near the point of origin
- No change occurs everywhere
- Equal decrease at any other point in the container
- Equal increase at any other point in the container (correct)
What principle in fluid mechanics states that a pressure change is transmitted throughout the fluid, as given by Blaise Pascal?
What principle in fluid mechanics states that a pressure change is transmitted throughout the fluid, as given by Blaise Pascal?
Which system behaves more like a solid due to its minimal compressibility?
Which system behaves more like a solid due to its minimal compressibility?
One of the advantages of pneumatic systems over hydraulic systems is:
One of the advantages of pneumatic systems over hydraulic systems is:
What is a basic component of a hydraulic system?
What is a basic component of a hydraulic system?
Which component is essential in a pneumatic system?
Which component is essential in a pneumatic system?
What is an advantage of pneumatic systems?
What is an advantage of pneumatic systems?
What is a disadvantage of pneumatic systems?
What is a disadvantage of pneumatic systems?
How do hydraulics and pneumatics differ in terms of weight?
How do hydraulics and pneumatics differ in terms of weight?
Which statement accurately differentiates between hydraulics and pneumatics?
Which statement accurately differentiates between hydraulics and pneumatics?
What type of fluid do oil hydraulic systems typically employ?
What type of fluid do oil hydraulic systems typically employ?
Which type of hydraulic system is characterized by solenoid-operated valves?
Which type of hydraulic system is characterized by solenoid-operated valves?
What kind of system employs compressed air that is released to the atmosphere after performing work?
What kind of system employs compressed air that is released to the atmosphere after performing work?
What is a characteristic feature often associated with mobile hydraulics?
What is a characteristic feature often associated with mobile hydraulics?
Which application is commonly associated with stationary hydraulics?
Which application is commonly associated with stationary hydraulics?
What distinguishes pneumatic systems from hydraulic systems based on the text?
What distinguishes pneumatic systems from hydraulic systems based on the text?
