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Applications of Hydraulics and Pneumatics Assignment of FUN!

Applications of Hydraulics/Pneumatics Assignment of Ridiculous FUN!


Choose 1 hydraulic AND 1 pneumatic application from the list below to research. Create a Powerpoint that displays your understanding of how the object works.

Hydraulics Pneumatics
-dump truck lift
-hydraulic lift to lift cars
-jaws of life
-blood in body
-used in cars
-your choice (approve with Mr. K)		 -precision drills used by dentists
-pneumatic brakes (air brakes) used by buses, trucks, and heavy duty vehicles
-tampers used to pack down dirt and gravel
-lungs
-nail gun
-dentist chairs
-your choice (approve with Mr. K)


Criteria:
-explanation of pressure changes in the system
-explanation of why a hydraulic system was used instead of a pneumatic system, or vice versa.
-diagram/picture
-logical flow of information
 
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