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 in pounds needed to keep piston 2 in place is

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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> in pounds needed to keep piston 2 in place is A) 0.25. B) 0.4. C) 4. D) 10. E) 40.

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

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The Answer of Two pistons push down on the fluid filling two cylinders connected by a narrow hose,as shown in the figure.The area A 1 is 1 square inch,and the area A 2 is 10 square inches.A force of 4 pounds is exerted downward on piston 1,as shown. -The force F₂ in pounds needed to keep piston 2 in place is A)0.25. B)0.4. C)4. D)10. E)40.

Two Pistons Push Down on the Fluid Filling Two Cylinders