Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow h

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Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose, as shown in the figure. The area A1 is 1 square inch, and the area A2 is 10 square inches. A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1, as shown. Complete the following on the basis of this information.

The force F2 in pounds needed to keep piston 2 in place is

Answer

0.25.
0.4.
4.
10.
40. Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose, as shown in the figure. The area A1 is 1 square inch, and the area A2 is 10 square inches. A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1, as shown. Complete the following on the basis of this information. The force F2 in pounds needed to keep piston 2 in place is

Explanation / Answer

The pressure (F/A) is the same throughout the fluid, so

F1/A1 = F2/A2 ?

F2 = [A2/A1]*F1 = [10/1]*4 = 40 lb

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