1. Fluid Power A WebQuest for Technology Education By: Connor Kelly

2. What Is Fluid Power Energy controlled by the use of pressurized fluid (liquid or gas). This can relate to both hydraulics and pneumatics.

3. Hydraulics Uses pressurized liquid Many types of liquid can be used Hydraulics can be found in many places. Use this website to find two types of liquid and 5 uses for hydraulics. http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines- equipment/hydraulic.htm

4. Pneumatics Uses compressed air or gas to transfer energy. This also uses many types of gasses There are also many uses of pneumatic technology. Use this website below to find 2 types of gases and 4 uses of pneumatics http://www.eng.iastate.edu/twt/Courses/Undergrad/p acket/info/pneumaticsinfo.htm http://www.eng.iastate.edu/twt/Courses/Undergrad/p acket/info/pneumaticsinfo.htm

5. How Does Fluid Power Work? Pascal’s Law: –“Pressure exerted by a confined fluid acts undiminished equally in all directions” Who is Pascal? Find 5 facts about him here: –http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/phl302/philosophers/pascal. html –In other words, no pressure is lost when transferring it through fluid power technologies.

6. What Are Some Advantages? Easy to control/Easy power transfer Always a constant force High amount of force for it’s low weight. Quick response

7. What are some Disadvantages? Possible fire/explosive hazard for some liquids Must not contain any outside debris Difficult to clean up

8. Find and explain how hydraulic pressure is used in everyday objects. Use these websites: http://www.ehow.com/about_5478901_uses-hydraulic-systems.html http://www.tpub.com/content/engine/14037/css/14037_67.htm http://www.hydraulicmania.com/hydraulic_lift.htm http://www.allstar.fiu.edu/aero/hydraulics.htm