Two pistons of a hydraulic lift have a radius of 5 cm and 11.5 cm respectively. If the input force is 500N, what is the output force exerted by the larger piston?

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Problem 6P: The small piston of a hydraulic lift (Fig. P15.6) has a cross-sectional area of 3.00 cm2, and its...
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Two pistons of a hydraulic lift have a radius of 5 cm and 11.5 cm respectively. If the input force is 500N, what is the output force exerted by the larger piston?

Two pistons of a hydraulic lift have a radius of 5 cm and 11.5 cm respectively. If the input force is 500N, what is the output
force exerted by the larger piston?
(A) 4645 N
B) 1645 N
2645 N
D) 3645 N
Transcribed Image Text:Two pistons of a hydraulic lift have a radius of 5 cm and 11.5 cm respectively. If the input force is 500N, what is the output force exerted by the larger piston? (A) 4645 N B) 1645 N 2645 N D) 3645 N
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