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Question 1 of 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d4597c

Energy imparted to the hydraulic fluid in an operating hydraulic system is stored in the __________.

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Energy imparted to the hydraulic fluid in an operating hydraulic system is stored in the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• basic components of a hydraulic system (pump, lines, actuator, reservoir, accumulator) • difference between storing energy under pressure and just holding fluid • what an actuator/ram does compared to a device that stores pressure

💭 Think About

• Which part of a hydraulic system is specifically designed to hold fluid under pressure so that energy can be released later, even when the pump is not running? • Does an actuator or ram mainly convert fluid energy into motion, or does it mainly store energy for later use? • Does a reservoir normally contain pressurized fluid, or is it usually at or near atmospheric pressure?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which component’s primary purpose is to store pressurized energy, not just fluid volume. • Separate the components that do work/motion from those that store potential energy. • Verify which item is commonly used to smooth out pressure surges and provide reserve pressure in hydraulic systems.

Question 1 of 27070

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Energy imparted to the hydraulic fluid in an operating hydraulic system is stored in the __________.

A

actuator

B

ram

C

accumulator

D

reservoir

Question 1 / 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d4597c

Question 1 of 270705eccef9cbacbc34ba4d4597c

Energy imparted to the hydraulic fluid in an operating hydraulic system is stored in the __________.

Back

Question 1 of 27070

Q

Energy imparted to the hydraulic fluid in an operating hydraulic system is stored in the __________.

🔍 Key Concepts

• basic components of a hydraulic system (pump, lines, actuator, reservoir, accumulator) • difference between storing energy under pressure and just holding fluid • what an actuator/ram does compared to a device that stores pressure

💭 Think About

• Which part of a hydraulic system is specifically designed to hold fluid under pressure so that energy can be released later, even when the pump is not running? • Does an actuator or ram mainly convert fluid energy into motion, or does it mainly store energy for later use? • Does a reservoir normally contain pressurized fluid, or is it usually at or near atmospheric pressure?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which component’s primary purpose is to store pressurized energy, not just fluid volume. • Separate the components that do work/motion from those that store potential energy. • Verify which item is commonly used to smooth out pressure surges and provide reserve pressure in hydraulic systems.