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A hydraulic press works on the principle of:
AArchimedes' Principle
BNewton's Law
CPascal's Law
DLaw of Floatation
✓ Correct Answer: C — Pascal's Law
Hydraulic machines like presses and jacks utilize Pascal's Law to multiply force by applying pressure through a fluid.
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