Is hydraulic jack violation of thoermodynamics

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Using a hydraulic jack to lift a car demonstrates the principles of force and energy, where less force is required to lift a heavier load. When the jack handle is moved down a greater distance than the car is lifted, the energy input is conserved, but the force applied is significantly reduced. This illustrates that while energy is conserved, force can vary based on the mechanical advantage provided by the hydraulic system. The discussion clarifies that conservation of energy applies, but there is no corresponding conservation of force. Overall, hydraulic jacks effectively allow for lifting heavy objects with minimal input force.
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when i use hydralick jack to lift up my car i put less energy and pick up heavey car ,so am i geting more by puting less in a hydralick system?
 
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You are confusing "force" with "energy". When you move the jack handle down, say one foot while the car goes up 1/2 inch then, since "energy" is "distance times force", (1/2)F= (12)f so that f= (1/24)F. To get the same energy you need only apply 1/24 the force. There is a "conservation of energy" law but there is no "conservation of force".
 

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