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A hydraulic lift piston has 50 times the area of the small one. What force does 100 N give?
A2 N
B500 N
C50 N
D5000 N
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. 5000 N
Pressure is the same on both pistons, so F2 = F1 x (A2/A1) = 100 x 50 = 5000 N.
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