Air trapped in one end of a hydraulic...

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Question 1 of 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d459e1

Air trapped in one end of a hydraulic actuator may be indicated by __________.

Question 1 of 27070

Air trapped in one end of a hydraulic actuator may be indicated by __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• Basic behavior of hydraulic systems – how fluid transmits force and motion • Effect of compressible vs. incompressible media – oil vs. trapped air • Common symptoms of hydraulic faults – what you would actually observe at the actuator

💭 Think About

• Think about what happens if part of the fluid column can compress before moving the piston – how would that affect smoothness of motion? • Which options describe a condition at the actuator itself, and which describe conditions more related to the pump? • If air makes the system more “springy,” would you expect motion to become more steady and responsive, or less predictable?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice directly describes a mechanical symptom at the actuator rather than at the pump or in system pressure alone. • Ask yourself which effect would most likely result from a spongy, compressible fluid column. • Eliminate any option that suggests the problem makes the system uniformly better (e.g., consistently faster or smoother) rather than irregular or unstable.

Question 1 of 27070

Air trapped in one end of a hydraulic actuator may be indicated by __________.

erratic or jerky motion of the actuator

a pump discharge pressure that is consistent, but higher than normal

consistently faster response or movement of the actuator

over speeding of the pump

Question 1 / 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d459e1

Question 1 of 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d459e1

Air trapped in one end of a hydraulic actuator may be indicated by __________.

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Question 1 of 27070

Air trapped in one end of a hydraulic actuator may be indicated by __________.