Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose,as shown in the figure.The area A₁ is 1 square inch,and the area A₂ is 10 square inches.A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1,as shown.
-The force F₂ needed to keep piston 2 in place is 40 pounds.

Question

Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose,as shown in the figure.The area A₁ is 1 square inch,and the area A₂ is 10 square inches.A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1,as shown.

Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose,as shown in the figure.The area A<sub>1</sub> is 1 square inch,and the area A<sub>2</sub> is 10 square inches.A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1,as shown. -The force F<sub>2</sub> needed to keep piston 2 in place is 40 pounds.

-The force F₂ needed to keep piston 2 in place is 40 pounds.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since the area of piston 2 is 10 times the area of piston 1, the force exerted by piston 2 will be 10 times the force exerted by piston 1, which is 40 pounds. Therefore, the statement is true.

Two Pistons Push Down on the Fluid Filling Two Cylinders