Question

If a 60 lb. load is placed on the platform, what will the pressure gauge reading be if the piston area is 5 sq.in? Give your answer
in psi.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The pressure gauge reading will be;

12 psi

Explanation:

The question relates to relationship of pressure and area

The given parameters for the measurement are;

The weight of the load = 60 lb

The required area of the piston = 5 in.²

Pressure exerted by a force can be defined as follows;

$Pressure = \dfrac{Force}{Area}$

The weight of the load = The force applied by the load

Therefore;

$Pressure = \dfrac{Force}{Area} = \dfrac{60 \ lb}{5 \ in.^2} = 12\dfrac{lb}{in.^2} = 12 \ psi$

The gauge reading will be 12 psi.

Answer 2

Explanation:

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