Before we can calculate the amount of force created with a piston, which of the following do we need to know?
A) The spring pressure
B) The mass of the piston
C) The volume of fluid in the piston bore
D) The area of the piston

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To calculate the force created by a piston, you need to know the area of the piston and the pressure applied to it. The force is calculated using the formula: Force = Pressure x Area.

Before We Can Calculate the Amount of Force Created with a Piston