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1
Q

what are liquids?

A

incompressible

2
Q

why is the volume and density the same?

A

liquid is incompressible and so it flows. force is applied to one point which is transmitted to other points

3
Q

uses of hydraulics?

A

balloon full of water - with holes in it, squeezed at the top water will squirt out equally

4
Q

where is pressure in a liquid transmitted?

A

equally in all directions