Using the formula , calculate the piston diameter, d, if the force, F, is 634 lb and $$P = \frac { 1.27 F } { d ^ { 2 } }$$ the pressure, P, is 175 psi (pounds per square inch).
A)0.162 in.
B)0.324 in.
C)2.145 in.
D)4.601 in.

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To find the piston diameter, rearrange the formula to solve for d: $d = \sqrt{\frac{1.27 \times F}{P}}$. Plug in the values: $d = \sqrt{\frac{1.27 \times 634}{175}}$, which calculates to approximately 2.145 inches.

Using the Formula , Calculate the Piston Diameter, D, If P=1.27Fd2P = \frac { 1.27 F } { d ^ { 2 } }P=d21.27F​

Using the Formula , Calculate the Piston Diameter, D, If $P = \frac { 1.27 F } { d ^ { 2 } }$