hydraulics and fluid mechanics

Hydraulics and fluid mechanics study how liquids move and exert forces. Fluid mechanics explains how fluids (liquids and gases) behave, including flow and pressure, influenced by factors like gravity and surface tension. Hydraulics applies these principles to create systems that transfer force through liquids, enabling machines like brakes, lifts, and excavators to operate efficiently. These systems rely on the fact that liquids are incompressible and transmit force evenly, allowing for precise control and power transfer without moving parts directly touching. Overall, these fields help us understand and harness fluid behavior for practical engineering solutions.