Question

There is a hydraulic system that by means of a 5 cm diameter plunger to which a 5 N force is applied and that force is transmitted by means of a fluid to a 1 meter diameter plunger. Determine how much force can be lifted by the 1 m diameter plunger,
1) - 234 N
2) - 800 N
3) - 636 N
4) - 600 N

Answer 1

Explanation:

Pressure is the same for both plungers.

P = P

F / A = F / A

F / (¼ π d²) = F / (¼ π d²)

F / d² = F / d²

5 N / (0.05 m)² = F / (1 m)²

F = 2000 N

None of the options are correct.