======Pascal’s Principle With Syringes======


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**Alternative titles:** Hydraulic Force Demonstration
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====Summary====                   
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====Procedure====  
  - Connect two syringes of different sizes with plastic tubing filled with water, ensuring no air bubbles remain.
  - Push on the small syringe plunger and observe how the large syringe plunger is pushed outward with greater force but smaller movement.
  - Push on the large syringe plunger and observe how the small syringe moves farther but with less force.
  - Compare measured displacements of the plungers with calculated values based on piston areas and displaced volume.
  - Discuss the tradeoff between force and distance, similar to a lever or other simple machines.



====Links==== 
Pascals Law syringe demo - Gyaneshwaran G: 
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📄 Proving Pascal’s Principle With Syringe Hydraulics - Scienceguyorg Ramblings: [[https://scienceguyorg.blogspot.com/2014/03/proving-pascals-principle-with-syringe.html]]\\


====Variations====
  * Try different size ratios of syringes to see how the mechanical advantage changes.
  * Measure the force required to move each syringe using a spring scale.
  * Build a simple hydraulic arm using multiple syringes to show practical applications.
  * Fill syringes with colored water to better visualize fluid movement.



====Safety Precautions====
  * Ensure syringes and tubing are securely connected to prevent leaks.
  * Avoid excessive force that could cause syringes to break or tubing to pop off.
  * Use only water or safe liquids; do not use oils or chemicals.
  * Supervise younger students to ensure safe handling.




====Questions to Consider====
  * Why does a small piston create a larger force on a bigger piston? (Because the applied pressure is distributed over the larger piston area.)
  * What is the tradeoff when using hydraulics? (Force is multiplied, but the distance of movement is reduced.)
  * How is Pascal’s Principle applied in real life? (Hydraulic lifts, brakes, and machinery.)
  * What happens if there is air in the system? (Air compresses, reducing efficiency and accuracy of force transmission.)