In a hydraulic press, the small piston has diameter 2 cm and the large piston has diameter 10 cm. If a force of 50 N is applied to the small piston, what is the force generated on the large piston?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 1250 N

Force ratio equals area ratio, which scales with diameter squared: .

Practise more Physics: Mechanics, Waves and Thermodynamics.

Free questions with an explanation for every one, and full timed SIMAK UI mock tests.

In a hydraulic press, the small piston has… | SIMAK UI