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)
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)
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