Hydraulic Lifts Quiz

What is the main scientific principle that hydraulic systems are based on?

• Gravity

• Pascal’s Law

• Magnetism

• Friction

What is transferred through the hydraulic tubes to make the system work?

• Air

• Electricity

• Liquid

• Sound

Why are liquids used in hydraulics instead of gases?

• Liquids are cheaper

• Liquids cannot be compressed easily

• Liquids are lighter than air

• Liquids produce electricity

What happens when you push down on one syringe in a hydraulic system?

• The liquid disappears

• The other syringe moves

• The tube breaks

• Nothing happens

What part of a car uses hydraulics?

• Windscreen wipers

• Car radio

• Car jack

• Headlights

Which of these is a real-world example of hydraulics being used?

• A skateboard

• A crane

• A pencil case

• A soccer ball

In a hydraulic lift, what does the fluid inside the tubing do?

• Carries pressure

• Creates electricity

• Makes sound

• Evaporates

What is one thing that could make a hydraulic system NOT work properly?

• Using too much cardboard

• Air bubbles in the tube

• Painting the syringes

• Making the platform too big

Which of the following jobs would most likely use hydraulics?

• Teacher

• Engineer

• Chef

• Author

What is the main advantage of hydraulics?

• They look interesting

• They transfer small forces into larger ones

• They use electricity

• They are easy to carry