NEET PhysicsClass 11Hydraulic machinesEasySingle correct

In a hydraulic lift the small piston has area 10 cm² and the large piston has area 500 cm². What force on the small piston will just support a car of weight 15 000 N on the large piston (pistons at the same level, friction negligible)?

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In a hydraulic lift the small piston has area 10 cm² and the large piston has area 500 cm². What force on the small piston will just support a car of weight 15 000 N on the large piston (pistons at the same level, friction negligible)?

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