If force = pressure × area, how many pounds of force are produced by a pressure of 28 psi (pounds per square inch)on a piston whose surface area is
$$1.7 \text { in } ^2 ?$$
A)47.6 lb
B)16.5 lb
C)26.3 lb
D)29.7 lb

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The force produced can be calculated by multiplying the pressure by the area: $28 \text{ psi} \times 1.7 \text{ in}^2 = 47.6 \text{ lb}$.

If Force = Pressure × Area, How Many Pounds of Force