The small piston of a hydraulic lift has an area of 15 cm². A car weighing 45,000 N is placed on the 2500 cm² large piston. How much force is required on the small piston to lift the car?

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The small piston of a hydraulic lift has an area of 15 cm². A car weighing 45,000 N is placed on the 2500 cm² large piston. How much force is required on the small piston to lift the car?

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I believe the answer is 12 N

Ryan Cook answered Oct 27, 2021

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