Give two uses of Pascal's law.

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(N/A) The devices working on the principle of Pascal's law are:
$(1)$ Hydraulic lift: It is used to lift heavy objects like cars by applying a small force.
$(2)$ Hydraulic brakes: It is used in vehicles to stop or slow down the motion by transmitting pressure through a fluid.

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