Tuesday, January 10, 2012

How Stuff Works: Hydraulics



A. Watch this video

 http://www.veoh.com/watch/v17310844W452CQs8?h1=Modern+Marvels%3A+Hydraulics

Provide ten examples of where hydraulics systems are used.

B. Read the article

http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/hydraulic1.htm


C. Complete the online quiz

http://science.howstuffworks.com/transport/engines-equipment/hydraulic-machine-quiz.htm


D. Design a scaled down hydraulics model that you would like to build.  Mr. Young will need to sign-off your plans before the building process.  Include a list of materials you are planning to use.