Question

b. i. In a hydraulic press, a force of 200N is applied to master piston of area 25cm. If
the press is designed to produce a force of 5000N, determine the area of the slave
piston.
(4marks)
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Answer 1

Answer:

625 cm²

Explanation:

The pressure is the same on both pistons.

F/A = F/A

200 N / 25 cm² = 5000 N / A

A = 625 cm²