Technician A says hydraulic force in an enclosed container will be the same throughout. Technician B says a great amount of heat is produced as friction is applied during braking. Who is correct?

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Technician A is correct because Pascal's law states that pressure exerted on an enclosed fluid is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid. Therefore, hydraulic force in an enclosed container will be the same throughout.

Technician B is also correct because heat is generated as a result of mechanical energy being converted to thermal energy through friction during braking. This can result in a significant temperature increase, which can negatively affect the braking system's performance.

Technician a Says Hydraulic Force in an Enclosed Container Will