Engineering, 08.09.2021 18:10 ayanerzg

Which of the following describes Blaise Pascal’s most important discovery? 1. the invention of a mechanical adding machine capable of calculating multiple accounts
the invention of a mechanical adding machine capable of calculating multiple accounts

2. discoveries do not need to be technological or intricate to make a difference in society
discoveries do not need to be technological or intricate to make a difference in society

3. when pressure is applied to a fluid that is restricted and not moving, there is an increased pressure on all areas of its container
when pressure is applied to a fluid that is restricted and not moving, there is an increased pressure on all areas of its container

4. water towers can be placed on top of buildings in large cities to provide water

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