PhysicsPressureJAMB
A hydraulic press has pistons of area 0.02 m² and 0.5 m². What load can a 100 N force on the small piston support?
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Answer: C. 2,500 N
Pressure is transmitted: 100/0.02 = 5,000 Pa; 5,000 × 0.5 = 2,500 N.
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