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How is it possible to lift a heavy car with a small force?

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By applying relative small force to the smaller piston

Step-by-step explanation:

If a car sits on top of the large piston, it can be lifted by applying a relatively small force to the smaller piston, the ratio of the forces being equal to the ratio of the areas of the pistons

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