Figure 3 shows two cylinders of different cross-sectional areas with a tube. The cylinder contain an incompressible fluid and are fitted with piston of cross-sectional areas 4 cm2 and 24 cm2

      

Figure 3 shows two cylinders of different cross-sectional areas with a tube. The cylinder contain an incompressible fluid and are fitted with piston of cross-sectional areas 4 cm2 and 24 cm2
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Opposing forces P and Q are applied to the pistons such that the pistons do not move. If the pressure on the smaller piston is 5 Ncm-2, determine force Q.

  

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John
Pressure at P = Pressure at Q,

But Force = P x A,

At Q, Force = 24 cm2 x 5 Ncm-2 = 120 N
johnmulu answered the question on April 13, 2017 at 12:43


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