Pascal's Law

Physical Law

A change in pressure at any point in an enclosed fluid at rest is transmitted undiminished to all points in the fluid.


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Also known as

is also given by some sources as Pascal's principle.


Source of Name

This entry was named for Blaise Pascal.


Sources

  • 1992: George F. Simmons: Calculus Gems ... (previous) ... (next): Chapter $\text {A}.16$: Pascal ($\text {1623}$ – $\text {1662}$)
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